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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,250.60, 583,832.70 and 319,007.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,250.60, 583,832.70 and 319,007.40 is: 478,475.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,250.60 : 583,832.70 = 319,007.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,250.60/583,832.70 = 319,007.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,250.60x = 583,832.70 × 319,007.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,250.60x = 186,246,951,661.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,246,951,661.98/389,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,475.70

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