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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387,022.69, 579,031.89 and 339,278.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387,022.69, 579,031.89 and 339,278.59 is: 507,601.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387,022.69 : 579,031.89 = 339,278.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387,022.69/579,031.89 = 339,278.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387,022.69x = 579,031.89 × 339,278.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387,022.69x = 196,453,123,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,453,123,204.24/387,022.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,601.05

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