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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,511.24, 582,729.58 and 295,013.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,511.24, 582,729.58 and 295,013.70 is: 441,356.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,511.24 : 582,729.58 = 295,013.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,511.24/582,729.58 = 295,013.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,511.24x = 582,729.58 × 295,013.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,511.24x = 171,913,208,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,913,208,204.56/389,511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,356.22

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