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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,958.78, 637,485.12 and 289,969.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,958.78, 637,485.12 and 289,969.14 is: 400,146.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,958.78 : 637,485.12 = 289,969.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,958.78/637,485.12 = 289,969.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,958.78x = 637,485.12 × 289,969.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,958.78x = 184,851,012,009.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,851,012,009.20/461,958.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,146.12

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