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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,710.80, 587,172.15 and 289,502.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,710.80, 587,172.15 and 289,502.64 is: 399,303.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,710.80 : 587,172.15 = 289,502.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,710.80/587,172.15 = 289,502.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,710.80x = 587,172.15 × 289,502.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,710.80x = 169,987,887,559.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,987,887,559.48/425,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,303.68

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