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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,423.30, 583,150.80 and 310,691.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,423.30, 583,150.80 and 310,691.30 is: 465,251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,423.30 : 583,150.80 = 310,691.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,423.30/583,150.80 = 310,691.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,423.30x = 583,150.80 × 310,691.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,423.30x = 181,179,880,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,179,880,148.04/389,423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,251.77

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