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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 554,893.80, 832,340.70 and 386,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 554,893.80, 832,340.70 and 386,932.20 is: 580,398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    554,893.80 : 832,340.70 = 386,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    554,893.80/832,340.70 = 386,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    554,893.80x = 832,340.70 × 386,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    554,893.80x = 322,059,418,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,059,418,200.54/554,893.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,398.30

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