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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,879.61, 913,300.50 and 289,261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,879.61, 913,300.50 and 289,261.50 is: 433,883.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,879.61 : 913,300.50 = 289,261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,879.61/913,300.50 = 289,261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,879.61x = 913,300.50 × 289,261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,879.61x = 264,182,672,580.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,182,672,580.75/608,879.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,883.26

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