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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,955.60, 608,933.40 and 389,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,955.60, 608,933.40 and 389,366.80 is: 584,050.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,955.60 : 608,933.40 = 389,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,955.60/608,933.40 = 389,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,955.60x = 608,933.40 × 389,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,955.60x = 237,098,449,371.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,098,449,371.12/405,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,050.20

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