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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,257.02, 720,707.43 and 289,676.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,257.02, 720,707.43 and 289,676.86 is: 399,750.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,257.02 : 720,707.43 = 289,676.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,257.02/720,707.43 = 289,676.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,257.02x = 720,707.43 × 289,676.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,257.02x = 208,772,265,301.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,772,265,301.07/522,257.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,750.04

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