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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534,571.22, 801,003.87 and 391,754.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534,571.22, 801,003.87 and 391,754.60 is: 587,006.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534,571.22 : 801,003.87 = 391,754.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534,571.22/801,003.87 = 391,754.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534,571.22x = 801,003.87 × 391,754.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534,571.22x = 313,796,950,690.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,796,950,690.30/534,571.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,006.82

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