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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,969.90, 539,954.85 and 289,985.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,969.90, 539,954.85 and 289,985.90 is: 434,978.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,969.90 : 539,954.85 = 289,985.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,969.90/539,954.85 = 289,985.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,969.90x = 539,954.85 × 289,985.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,969.90x = 156,579,293,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,579,293,136.62/359,969.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,978.85

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