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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,592.33, 1,153,591.58 and 389,774.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,592.33, 1,153,591.58 and 389,774.55 is: 585,018.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,592.33 : 1,153,591.58 = 389,774.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,592.33/1,153,591.58 = 389,774.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,592.33x = 1,153,591.58 × 389,774.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,592.33x = 449,640,638,978.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,640,638,978.29/768,592.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,018.38

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