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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,686.88, 771,889.92 and 389,675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,686.88, 771,889.92 and 389,675.52 is: 538,381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,686.88 : 771,889.92 = 389,675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,686.88/771,889.92 = 389,675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,686.88x = 771,889.92 × 389,675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,686.88x = 300,786,605,958.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,786,605,958.76/558,686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,381.37

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