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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,135.30, 720,533.68 and 289,560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,135.30, 720,533.68 and 289,560.88 is: 399,586.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,135.30 : 720,533.68 = 289,560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,135.30/720,533.68 = 289,560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,135.30x = 720,533.68 × 289,560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,135.30x = 208,638,366,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,638,366,450.44/522,135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,586.79

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