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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397,312.70, 595,969.05 and 390,751.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397,312.70, 595,969.05 and 390,751.70 is: 586,127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397,312.70 : 595,969.05 = 390,751.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397,312.70/595,969.05 = 390,751.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397,312.70x = 595,969.05 × 390,751.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397,312.70x = 232,875,919,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,875,919,434.89/397,312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,127.55

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