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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557,999.70, 836,999.55 and 390,038.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557,999.70, 836,999.55 and 390,038.10 is: 585,057.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557,999.70 : 836,999.55 = 390,038.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557,999.70/836,999.55 = 390,038.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557,999.70x = 836,999.55 × 390,038.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557,999.70x = 326,461,714,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,461,714,182.86/557,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,057.15

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