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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,611.52, 399,799.35 and 286,297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,611.52, 399,799.35 and 286,297.11 is: 392,513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,611.52 : 399,799.35 = 286,297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,611.52/399,799.35 = 286,297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,611.52x = 399,799.35 × 286,297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,611.52x = 114,461,398,484.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,461,398,484.88/291,611.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,513.29

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