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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,380.28, 637,604.85 and 385,588.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,380.28, 637,604.85 and 385,588.92 is: 580,691.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,380.28 : 637,604.85 = 385,588.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,380.28/637,604.85 = 385,588.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,380.28x = 637,604.85 × 385,588.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,380.28x = 245,853,365,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,853,365,498.26/423,380.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,691.58

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