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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614,465.02, 920,481 and 289,808.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614,465.02, 920,481 and 289,808.52 is: 434,139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614,465.02 : 920,481 = 289,808.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614,465.02/920,481 = 289,808.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614,465.02x = 920,481 × 289,808.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614,465.02x = 266,763,236,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,763,236,298.12/614,465.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434,139.01

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