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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,618.80, 659,428.20 and 289,930.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,618.80, 659,428.20 and 289,930.80 is: 434,896.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,618.80 : 659,428.20 = 289,930.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,618.80/659,428.20 = 289,930.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,618.80x = 659,428.20 × 289,930.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,618.80x = 191,188,545,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,188,545,568.56/439,618.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,896.20

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