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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,513.74, 582,733.32 and 295,016.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,513.74, 582,733.32 and 295,016.20 is: 441,359.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,513.74 : 582,733.32 = 295,016.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,513.74/582,733.32 = 295,016.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,513.74x = 582,733.32 × 295,016.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,513.74x = 171,915,769,679.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,915,769,679.78/389,513.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,359.96

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