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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,766.24, 584,299.44 and 323,631.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,766.24, 584,299.44 and 323,631.36 is: 485,156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,766.24 : 584,299.44 = 323,631.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,766.24/584,299.44 = 323,631.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,766.24x = 584,299.44 × 323,631.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,766.24x = 189,097,622,414.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,097,622,414.44/389,766.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,156.49

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