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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,643.80, 584,465.70 and 319,602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,643.80, 584,465.70 and 319,602.20 is: 479,403.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,643.80 : 584,465.70 = 319,602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,643.80/584,465.70 = 319,602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,643.80x = 584,465.70 × 319,602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,643.80x = 186,796,523,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,796,523,544.54/389,643.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,403.30

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