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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,369.60, 585,554.40 and 291,225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,369.60, 585,554.40 and 291,225.60 is: 436,838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,369.60 : 585,554.40 = 291,225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,369.60/585,554.40 = 291,225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,369.60x = 585,554.40 × 291,225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,369.60x = 170,528,431,472.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,528,431,472.64/390,369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,838.40

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