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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,975.40, 434,963.10 and 268,980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,975.40, 434,963.10 and 268,980.20 is: 403,470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,975.40 : 434,963.10 = 268,980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,975.40/434,963.10 = 268,980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,975.40x = 434,963.10 × 268,980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,975.40x = 116,996,461,630.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,996,461,630.62/289,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,470.30

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