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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,718.30, 700,593.30 and 388,986.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,718.30, 700,593.30 and 388,986.30 is: 582,660.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,718.30 : 700,593.30 = 388,986.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,718.30/700,593.30 = 388,986.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,718.30x = 700,593.30 × 388,986.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,718.30x = 272,521,195,571.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,521,195,571.79/467,718.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,660.96

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