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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,045.09, 524,299.50 and 289,386.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,045.09, 524,299.50 and 289,386.09 is: 433,444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,045.09 : 524,299.50 = 289,386.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,045.09/524,299.50 = 289,386.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,045.09x = 524,299.50 × 289,386.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,045.09x = 151,724,980,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,724,980,819.36/350,045.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,444.10

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