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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515,688.99, 711,663.08 and 289,351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515,688.99, 711,663.08 and 289,351.23 is: 399,311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515,688.99 : 711,663.08 = 289,351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515,688.99/711,663.08 = 289,351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515,688.99x = 711,663.08 × 289,351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515,688.99x = 205,920,586,096.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,920,586,096.83/515,688.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,311.58

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