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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,869.80, 584,804.70 and 361,876.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,869.80, 584,804.70 and 361,876.20 is: 542,814.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,869.80 : 584,804.70 = 361,876.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,869.80/584,804.70 = 361,876.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,869.80x = 584,804.70 × 361,876.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,869.80x = 211,626,902,578.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,626,902,578.14/389,869.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,814.30

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