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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,003.60, 594,005.40 and 289,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,003.60, 594,005.40 and 289,715.40 is: 434,573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,003.60 : 594,005.40 = 289,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,003.60/594,005.40 = 289,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,003.60x = 594,005.40 × 289,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,003.60x = 172,092,512,063.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,092,512,063.16/396,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,573.10

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