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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,994.80, 788,603.40 and 289,604.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,994.80, 788,603.40 and 289,604.40 is: 434,192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,994.80 : 788,603.40 = 289,604.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,994.80/788,603.40 = 289,604.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,994.80x = 788,603.40 × 289,604.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,994.80x = 228,383,014,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,383,014,494.96/525,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,192.53

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