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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,795.74, 588,382.71 and 386,186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391,795.74, 588,382.71 and 386,186.08 is: 579,958.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,795.74 : 588,382.71 = 386,186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,795.74/588,382.71 = 386,186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,795.74x = 588,382.71 × 386,186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,795.74x = 227,225,212,314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,225,212,314.68/391,795.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,958.36

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