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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,575.23, 989,533.40 and 386,252.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,575.23, 989,533.40 and 386,252.25 is: 579,478.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,575.23 : 989,533.40 = 386,252.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,575.23/989,533.40 = 386,252.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,575.23x = 989,533.40 × 386,252.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,575.23x = 382,209,502,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,209,502,200.15/659,575.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,478.25

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