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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,867.08, 652,653.70 and 289,137.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,867.08, 652,653.70 and 289,137.06 is: 399,068.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,867.08 : 652,653.70 = 289,137.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,867.08/652,653.70 = 289,137.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,867.08x = 652,653.70 × 289,137.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,867.08x = 188,706,372,016.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,706,372,016.12/472,867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,068.53

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