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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,702.90, 783,247.95 and 388,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,702.90, 783,247.95 and 388,955.70 is: 582,833.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,702.90 : 783,247.95 = 388,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,702.90/783,247.95 = 388,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,702.90x = 783,247.95 × 388,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,702.90x = 304,648,754,665.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,648,754,665.82/522,702.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,833.49

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