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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,231.68, 598,902.72 and 290,945.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,231.68, 598,902.72 and 290,945.92 is: 401,279.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,231.68 : 598,902.72 = 290,945.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,231.68/598,902.72 = 290,945.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,231.68x = 598,902.72 × 290,945.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,231.68x = 174,248,302,860.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,248,302,860.90/434,231.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,279.57

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