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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403,265.28, 555,574.40 and 289,891.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403,265.28, 555,574.40 and 289,891.84 is: 399,380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403,265.28 : 555,574.40 = 289,891.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403,265.28/555,574.40 = 289,891.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403,265.28x = 555,574.40 × 289,891.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403,265.28x = 161,056,485,072.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,056,485,072.90/403,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,380.99

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