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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,233.40, 791,906.10 and 389,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,233.40, 791,906.10 and 389,265.40 is: 582,468.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,233.40 : 791,906.10 = 389,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,233.40/791,906.10 = 389,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,233.40x = 791,906.10 × 389,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,233.40x = 308,261,644,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,261,644,778.94/529,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,468.24

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