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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571,726.77, 789,126.32 and 388,275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571,726.77, 789,126.32 and 388,275.74 is: 535,917.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571,726.77 : 789,126.32 = 388,275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571,726.77/789,126.32 = 388,275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571,726.77x = 789,126.32 × 388,275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571,726.77x = 306,398,603,910.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,398,603,910.10/571,726.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,917.89

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