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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,769.12, 538,252.83 and 368,541.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,769.12, 538,252.83 and 368,541.45 is: 508,938.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,769.12 : 538,252.83 = 368,541.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,769.12/538,252.83 = 368,541.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,769.12x = 538,252.83 × 368,541.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,769.12x = 198,368,478,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,368,478,434.80/389,769.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,938.42

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