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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,773.98, 581,058.02 and 383,631.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,773.98, 581,058.02 and 383,631.77 is: 571,901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,773.98 : 581,058.02 = 383,631.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,773.98/581,058.02 = 383,631.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,773.98x = 581,058.02 × 383,631.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,773.98x = 222,912,311,861.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,912,311,861.85/389,773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,901.48

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