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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,524.33, 582,749.21 and 295,026.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,524.33, 582,749.21 and 295,026.79 is: 441,375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,524.33 : 582,749.21 = 295,026.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,524.33/582,749.21 = 295,026.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,524.33x = 582,749.21 × 295,026.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,524.33x = 171,926,628,801.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,926,628,801.34/389,524.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,375.84

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