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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,982.80, 608,974.20 and 389,653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,982.80, 608,974.20 and 389,653.20 is: 584,479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,982.80 : 608,974.20 = 389,653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,982.80/608,974.20 = 389,653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,982.80x = 608,974.20 × 389,653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,982.80x = 237,288,745,747.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,288,745,747.44/405,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,479.80

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