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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,623.60, 584,435.40 and 237,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,623.60, 584,435.40 and 237,408.40 is: 356,112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,623.60 : 584,435.40 = 237,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,623.60/584,435.40 = 237,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,623.60x = 584,435.40 × 237,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,623.60x = 138,749,873,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,749,873,217.36/389,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,112.60

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