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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,516.07, 686,804.52 and 289,949.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,516.07, 686,804.52 and 289,949.40 is: 434,310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,516.07 : 686,804.52 = 289,949.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,516.07/686,804.52 = 289,949.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,516.07x = 686,804.52 × 289,949.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,516.07x = 199,138,558,491.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,138,558,491.29/458,516.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,310.97

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