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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,121.05, 499,984.35 and 289,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,121.05, 499,984.35 and 289,297.04 is: 432,908.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,121.05 : 499,984.35 = 289,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,121.05/499,984.35 = 289,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,121.05x = 499,984.35 × 289,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,121.05x = 144,643,992,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,643,992,666.42/334,121.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,908.95

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