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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,688.88, 771,892.68 and 389,677.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,688.88, 771,892.68 and 389,677.52 is: 538,384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,688.88 : 771,892.68 = 389,677.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,688.88/771,892.68 = 389,677.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,688.88x = 771,892.68 × 389,677.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,688.88x = 300,789,225,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,789,225,248.55/558,688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,384.13

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