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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,638.60, 584,457.90 and 360,478.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,638.60, 584,457.90 and 360,478.60 is: 540,717.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,638.60 : 584,457.90 = 360,478.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,638.60/584,457.90 = 360,478.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,638.60x = 584,457.90 × 360,478.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,638.60x = 210,684,565,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,684,565,550.94/389,638.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,717.90

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