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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,977.80, 434,966.70 and 261,984.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,977.80, 434,966.70 and 261,984.20 is: 392,976.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,977.80 : 434,966.70 = 261,984.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,977.80/434,966.70 = 261,984.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,977.80x = 434,966.70 × 261,984.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,977.80x = 113,954,402,926.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,954,402,926.14/289,977.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,976.30

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