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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,115.88, 588,787.79 and 275,313.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,115.88, 588,787.79 and 275,313.13 is: 412,349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,115.88 : 588,787.79 = 275,313.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,115.88/588,787.79 = 275,313.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,115.88x = 588,787.79 × 275,313.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,115.88x = 162,101,006,522.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,101,006,522.15/393,115.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,349.17

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