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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,901.60, 584,809.20 and 319,658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,901.60, 584,809.20 and 319,658.40 is: 479,452.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,901.60 : 584,809.20 = 319,658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,901.60/584,809.20 = 319,658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,901.60x = 584,809.20 × 319,658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,901.60x = 186,939,173,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,939,173,177.28/389,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,452.18

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