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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,712.20, 584,568.30 and 367,939.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,712.20, 584,568.30 and 367,939.40 is: 551,909.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,712.20 : 584,568.30 = 367,939.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,712.20/584,568.30 = 367,939.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,712.20x = 584,568.30 × 367,939.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,712.20x = 215,085,709,561.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,085,709,561.02/389,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,909.10

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