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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,625.52, 399,818.56 and 286,311.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,625.52, 399,818.56 and 286,311.12 is: 392,532.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,625.52 : 399,818.56 = 286,311.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,625.52/399,818.56 = 286,311.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,625.52x = 399,818.56 × 286,311.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,625.52x = 114,472,499,710.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,472,499,710.39/291,625.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,532.52

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