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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,152.88, 579,860.66 and 346,706.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,152.88, 579,860.66 and 346,706.72 is: 516,613.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,152.88 : 579,860.66 = 346,706.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,152.88/579,860.66 = 346,706.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,152.88x = 579,860.66 × 346,706.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,152.88x = 201,041,587,485.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,041,587,485.64/389,152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,613.39

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