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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523,477.29, 785,606.76 and 388,852.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523,477.29, 785,606.76 and 388,852.23 is: 583,568.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523,477.29 : 785,606.76 = 388,852.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523,477.29/785,606.76 = 388,852.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523,477.29x = 785,606.76 × 388,852.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523,477.29x = 305,484,940,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,484,940,529.08/523,477.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,568.66

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