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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,969.40, 539,954.10 and 289,985.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,969.40, 539,954.10 and 289,985.40 is: 434,978.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,969.40 : 539,954.10 = 289,985.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,969.40/539,954.10 = 289,985.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,969.40x = 539,954.10 × 289,985.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,969.40x = 156,578,805,670.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,578,805,670.14/359,969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,978.10

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