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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,983.08, 584,587.08 and 271,405.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,983.08, 584,587.08 and 271,405.29 is: 406,838.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,983.08 : 584,587.08 = 271,405.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,983.08/584,587.08 = 271,405.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,983.08x = 584,587.08 × 271,405.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,983.08x = 158,660,025,977.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,660,025,977.65/389,983.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,838.23

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