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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,786.57, 913,332.95 and 389,939.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,786.57, 913,332.95 and 389,939.23 is: 538,155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,786.57 : 913,332.95 = 389,939.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,786.57/913,332.95 = 389,939.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,786.57x = 913,332.95 × 389,939.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,786.57x = 356,144,344,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,144,344,973.30/661,786.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,155.90

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