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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,796.20, 687,255.90 and 289,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,796.20, 687,255.90 and 289,316.20 is: 434,329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,796.20 : 687,255.90 = 289,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,796.20/687,255.90 = 289,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,796.20x = 687,255.90 × 289,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,796.20x = 198,834,265,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,834,265,415.58/457,796.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,329.22

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