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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,594.02, 399,775.38 and 286,279.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,594.02, 399,775.38 and 286,279.61 is: 392,489.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,594.02 : 399,775.38 = 286,279.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,594.02/399,775.38 = 286,279.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,594.02x = 399,775.38 × 286,279.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,594.02x = 114,447,538,442.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,447,538,442.60/291,594.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,489.32

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