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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521,932.08, 720,222.30 and 289,365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521,932.08, 720,222.30 and 289,365.24 is: 399,299.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521,932.08 : 720,222.30 = 289,365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521,932.08/720,222.30 = 289,365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521,932.08x = 720,222.30 × 289,365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521,932.08x = 208,407,298,692.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,407,298,692.85/521,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,299.65

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