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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,419.80, 583,145.55 and 310,687.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,419.80, 583,145.55 and 310,687.80 is: 465,246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,419.80 : 583,145.55 = 310,687.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,419.80/583,145.55 = 310,687.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,419.80x = 583,145.55 × 310,687.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,419.80x = 181,176,208,009.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,176,208,009.29/389,419.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,246.52

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