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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,127.06, 499,993.34 and 289,303.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,127.06, 499,993.34 and 289,303.05 is: 432,917.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,127.06 : 499,993.34 = 289,303.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,127.06/499,993.34 = 289,303.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,127.06x = 499,993.34 × 289,303.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,127.06x = 144,649,596,795.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,649,596,795.17/334,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,917.94

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