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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,475.29, 785,603.76 and 388,850.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,475.29, 785,603.76 and 388,850.23 is: 583,565.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,475.29 : 785,603.76 = 388,850.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,475.29/785,603.76 = 388,850.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,475.29x = 785,603.76 × 388,850.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,475.29x = 305,482,202,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,482,202,764.87/523,475.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,565.66

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