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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,674.40, 783,205.20 and 388,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,674.40, 783,205.20 and 388,927.20 is: 582,790.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,674.40 : 783,205.20 = 388,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,674.40/783,205.20 = 388,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,674.40x = 783,205.20 × 388,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,674.40x = 304,609,805,461.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,609,805,461.44/522,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,790.75

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