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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,690.72, 538,144.61 and 368,461.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,690.72, 538,144.61 and 368,461.94 is: 508,828.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,690.72 : 538,144.61 = 368,461.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,690.72/538,144.61 = 368,461.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,690.72x = 538,144.61 × 368,461.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,690.72x = 198,285,802,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,285,802,468.11/389,690.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,828.66

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