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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,266.80, 583,900.20 and 310,534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,266.80, 583,900.20 and 310,534.80 is: 465,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,266.80 : 583,900.20 = 310,534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,266.80/583,900.20 = 310,534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,266.80x = 583,900.20 × 310,534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,266.80x = 181,321,331,826.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,321,331,826.96/389,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,802.20

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