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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,445.92, 711,350.88 and 289,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,445.92, 711,350.88 and 289,106 is: 398,986.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,445.92 : 711,350.88 = 289,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,445.92/711,350.88 = 289,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,445.92x = 711,350.88 × 289,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,445.92x = 205,655,807,513.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,655,807,513.28/515,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,986.20

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