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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,362.88, 488,623.48 and 289,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,362.88, 488,623.48 and 289,631.20 is: 399,366.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,362.88 : 488,623.48 = 289,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,362.88/488,623.48 = 289,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,362.88x = 488,623.48 × 289,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,362.88x = 141,520,604,860.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,520,604,860.58/354,362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,366.34

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