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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 514,367.08, 770,815.40 and 289,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 514,367.08, 770,815.40 and 289,255 is: 433,469.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    514,367.08 : 770,815.40 = 289,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    514,367.08/770,815.40 = 289,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    514,367.08x = 770,815.40 × 289,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    514,367.08x = 222,962,208,527
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,962,208,527/514,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,469.05

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