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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,026.80, 607,540.20 and 389,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,026.80, 607,540.20 and 389,474.80 is: 584,212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,026.80 : 607,540.20 = 389,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,026.80/607,540.20 = 389,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,026.80x = 607,540.20 × 389,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,026.80x = 236,621,597,886.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,621,597,886.96/405,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,212.20

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