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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,340.40, 573,510.60 and 289,028.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,340.40, 573,510.60 and 289,028.40 is: 433,542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,340.40 : 573,510.60 = 289,028.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,340.40/573,510.60 = 289,028.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,340.40x = 573,510.60 × 289,028.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,340.40x = 165,760,851,101.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,760,851,101.04/382,340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,542.60

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