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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,880.22, 583,529.46 and 374,725.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,880.22, 583,529.46 and 374,725.63 is: 562,289.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,880.22 : 583,529.46 = 374,725.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,880.22/583,529.46 = 374,725.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,880.22x = 583,529.46 × 374,725.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,880.22x = 218,663,444,522.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,663,444,522.06/388,880.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562,289.96

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