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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 547,253.70, 819,130.95 and 389,789.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 547,253.70, 819,130.95 and 389,789.70 is: 583,438.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    547,253.70 : 819,130.95 = 389,789.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    547,253.70/819,130.95 = 389,789.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    547,253.70x = 819,130.95 × 389,789.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    547,253.70x = 319,288,807,261.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,288,807,261.22/547,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,438.37

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