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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,933, 819,412.72 and 390,094.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,933, 819,412.72 and 390,094.32 is: 538,189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,933 : 819,412.72 = 390,094.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,933/819,412.72 = 390,094.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,933x = 819,412.72 × 390,094.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,933x = 319,648,247,807.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,648,247,807.75/593,933
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,189.07

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