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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,619.60, 584,429.40 and 237,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,619.60, 584,429.40 and 237,404.40 is: 356,106.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,619.60 : 584,429.40 = 237,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,619.60/584,429.40 = 237,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,619.60x = 584,429.40 × 237,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,619.60x = 138,746,111,049.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,746,111,049.36/389,619.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,106.60

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