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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,738.20, 686,607.30 and 388,618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,738.20, 686,607.30 and 388,618.20 is: 582,927.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,738.20 : 686,607.30 = 388,618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,738.20/686,607.30 = 388,618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,738.20x = 686,607.30 × 388,618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,738.20x = 266,828,093,032.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,828,093,032.86/457,738.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,927.30

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