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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,359.68, 700,832.16 and 289,859.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,359.68, 700,832.16 and 289,859.52 is: 434,660.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,359.68 : 700,832.16 = 289,859.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,359.68/700,832.16 = 289,859.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,359.68x = 700,832.16 × 289,859.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,359.68x = 203,142,873,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,142,873,498.16/467,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,660.67

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