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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,475.78, 546,382.37 and 389,189.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,475.78, 546,382.37 and 389,189.02 is: 536,340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,475.78 : 546,382.37 = 389,189.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,475.78/546,382.37 = 389,189.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,475.78x = 546,382.37 × 389,189.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,475.78x = 212,646,019,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,646,019,125.58/396,475.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,340.50

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