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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,877.30, 700,831.80 and 389,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,877.30, 700,831.80 and 389,145.30 is: 582,899.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,877.30 : 700,831.80 = 389,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,877.30/700,831.80 = 389,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,877.30x = 700,831.80 × 389,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,877.30x = 272,725,401,060.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,725,401,060.54/467,877.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,899.41

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