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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,481.20, 606,867.60 and 389,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,481.20, 606,867.60 and 389,901.20 is: 584,992.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,481.20 : 606,867.60 = 389,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,481.20/606,867.60 = 389,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,481.20x = 606,867.60 × 389,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,481.20x = 236,618,405,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,618,405,481.12/404,481.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,992.34

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