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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,628.04, 711,563.70 and 289,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,628.04, 711,563.70 and 289,273 is: 399,195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,628.04 : 711,563.70 = 289,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,628.04/711,563.70 = 289,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,628.04x = 711,563.70 × 289,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,628.04x = 205,836,166,190.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,836,166,190.10/515,628.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,195.06

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