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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,861.40, 623,792.10 and 389,617.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,861.40, 623,792.10 and 389,617.40 is: 584,426.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,861.40 : 623,792.10 = 389,617.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,861.40/623,792.10 = 389,617.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,861.40x = 623,792.10 × 389,617.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,861.40x = 243,040,256,142.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,040,256,142.54/415,861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,426.10

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