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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,907.46, 543,431.33 and 290,788.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,907.46, 543,431.33 and 290,788.48 is: 401,169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,907.46 : 543,431.33 = 290,788.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,907.46/543,431.33 = 290,788.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,907.46x = 543,431.33 × 290,788.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,907.46x = 158,023,570,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,023,570,750.88/393,907.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,169.28

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