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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,254.40, 791,937.60 and 389,286.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,254.40, 791,937.60 and 389,286.40 is: 582,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,254.40 : 791,937.60 = 389,286.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,254.40/791,937.60 = 389,286.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,254.40x = 791,937.60 × 389,286.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,254.40x = 308,290,537,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,290,537,328.64/529,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,499.72

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