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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,588.37, 699,268.29 and 289,327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,588.37, 699,268.29 and 289,327.06 is: 434,541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,588.37 : 699,268.29 = 289,327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,588.37/699,268.29 = 289,327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,588.37x = 699,268.29 × 289,327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,588.37x = 202,317,238,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,317,238,496.93/465,588.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,541.01

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