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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,956.32, 637,280.46 and 289,789.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,956.32, 637,280.46 and 289,789.20 is: 399,771.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,956.32 : 637,280.46 = 289,789.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,956.32/637,280.46 = 289,789.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,956.32x = 637,280.46 × 289,789.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,956.32x = 184,676,994,679.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,676,994,679.03/461,956.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,771.55

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