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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,461.60, 584,192.40 and 237,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,461.60, 584,192.40 and 237,246.40 is: 355,869.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,461.60 : 584,192.40 = 237,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,461.60/584,192.40 = 237,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,461.60x = 584,192.40 × 237,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,461.60x = 138,597,543,807.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,597,543,807.36/389,461.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,869.60

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