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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 558,742.20, 838,113.30 and 389,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 558,742.20, 838,113.30 and 389,905.80 is: 584,858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    558,742.20 : 838,113.30 = 389,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    558,742.20/838,113.30 = 389,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    558,742.20x = 838,113.30 × 389,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    558,742.20x = 326,785,236,727.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,785,236,727.14/558,742.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,858.70

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