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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,863.55, 762,758.01 and 388,658.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,863.55, 762,758.01 and 388,658.72 is: 582,577.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,863.55 : 762,758.01 = 388,658.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,863.55/762,758.01 = 388,658.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,863.55x = 762,758.01 × 388,658.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,863.55x = 296,452,552,650.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,452,552,650.14/508,863.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,577.69

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