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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,971.40, 434,957.10 and 219,987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,971.40, 434,957.10 and 219,987.40 is: 329,981.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,971.40 : 434,957.10 = 219,987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,971.40/434,957.10 = 219,987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,971.40x = 434,957.10 × 219,987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,971.40x = 95,685,081,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,685,081,540.54/289,971.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,981.10

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