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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,688.62, 711,662.56 and 289,350.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,688.62, 711,662.56 and 289,350.86 is: 399,311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,688.62 : 711,662.56 = 289,350.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,688.62/711,662.56 = 289,350.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,688.62x = 711,662.56 × 289,350.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,688.62x = 205,920,169,484.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,920,169,484.11/515,688.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,311.06

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