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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,409.44, 536,970.12 and 307,593.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,409.44, 536,970.12 and 307,593.88 is: 424,151.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,409.44 : 536,970.12 = 307,593.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,409.44/536,970.12 = 307,593.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,409.44x = 536,970.12 × 307,593.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,409.44x = 165,168,722,654.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,168,722,654.87/389,409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,151.82

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