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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,655.30, 583,498.80 and 310,923.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,655.30, 583,498.80 and 310,923.30 is: 465,599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,655.30 : 583,498.80 = 310,923.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,655.30/583,498.80 = 310,923.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,655.30x = 583,498.80 × 310,923.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,655.30x = 181,423,372,442.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,423,372,442.04/389,655.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,599.65

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