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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,799.20, 687,260.40 and 289,319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,799.20, 687,260.40 and 289,319.20 is: 434,333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,799.20 : 687,260.40 = 289,319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,799.20/687,260.40 = 289,319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,799.20x = 687,260.40 × 289,319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,799.20x = 198,837,629,119.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,837,629,119.68/457,799.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,333.72

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