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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,611.30, 583,432.80 and 310,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,611.30, 583,432.80 and 310,879.30 is: 465,533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,611.30 : 583,432.80 = 310,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,611.30/583,432.80 = 310,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,611.30x = 583,432.80 × 310,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,611.30x = 181,377,180,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,377,180,461.04/389,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,533.68

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