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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 570,277.12, 786,848.68 and 389,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 570,277.12, 786,848.68 and 389,365.80 is: 537,233.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    570,277.12 : 786,848.68 = 389,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    570,277.12/786,848.68 = 389,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    570,277.12x = 786,848.68 × 389,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    570,277.12x = 306,371,965,767.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,371,965,767.14/570,277.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,233.49

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