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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,082.18, 685,739.91 and 289,791.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,082.18, 685,739.91 and 289,791.26 is: 434,760.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,082.18 : 685,739.91 = 289,791.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,082.18/685,739.91 = 289,791.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,082.18x = 685,739.91 × 289,791.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,082.18x = 198,721,432,551.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,721,432,551.19/457,082.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,760.84

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