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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,316.40, 496,974.60 and 289,844.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,316.40, 496,974.60 and 289,844.40 is: 434,766.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,316.40 : 496,974.60 = 289,844.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,316.40/496,974.60 = 289,844.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,316.40x = 496,974.60 × 289,844.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,316.40x = 144,045,304,752.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,045,304,752.24/331,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,766.60

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