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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,041.18, 609,856.74 and 289,166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,041.18, 609,856.74 and 289,166.46 is: 398,944.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,041.18 : 609,856.74 = 289,166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,041.18/609,856.74 = 289,166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,041.18x = 609,856.74 × 289,166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,041.18x = 176,350,114,612.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,350,114,612.94/442,041.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,944.99

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