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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,813.79, 458,315.55 and 289,188

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,813.79, 458,315.55 and 289,188 is: 398,238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,813.79 : 458,315.55 = 289,188 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,813.79/458,315.55 = 289,188/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,813.79x = 458,315.55 × 289,188
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,813.79x = 132,539,357,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,539,357,273.40/332,813.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,238.78

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