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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537,973.32, 804,966.72 and 395,923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537,973.32, 804,966.72 and 395,923.52 is: 592,418.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537,973.32 : 804,966.72 = 395,923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537,973.32/804,966.72 = 395,923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537,973.32x = 804,966.72 × 395,923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537,973.32x = 318,705,257,265.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,705,257,265.25/537,973.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,418.33

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