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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,436.37, 857,699.97 and 388,971.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,436.37, 857,699.97 and 388,971.13 is: 536,853.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,436.37 : 857,699.97 = 388,971.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,436.37/857,699.97 = 388,971.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,436.37x = 857,699.97 × 388,971.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,436.37x = 333,620,526,725.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,620,526,725.13/621,436.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,853.88

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