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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,619.40, 584,429.10 and 363,047.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,619.40, 584,429.10 and 363,047.35 is: 544,571.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,619.40 : 584,429.10 = 363,047.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,619.40/584,429.10 = 363,047.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,619.40x = 584,429.10 × 363,047.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,619.40x = 212,175,436,017.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,175,436,017.89/389,619.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,571.03

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