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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,860.20, 863,790.30 and 386,903.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,860.20, 863,790.30 and 386,903.40 is: 580,355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,860.20 : 863,790.30 = 386,903.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,860.20/863,790.30 = 386,903.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,860.20x = 863,790.30 × 386,903.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,860.20x = 334,203,403,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,203,403,957.02/575,860.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,355.10

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