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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,904.20, 623,856.30 and 389,660.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,904.20, 623,856.30 and 389,660.20 is: 584,490.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,904.20 : 623,856.30 = 389,660.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,904.20/623,856.30 = 389,660.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,904.20x = 623,856.30 × 389,660.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,904.20x = 243,091,970,629.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,091,970,629.26/415,904.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,490.30

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