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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,152.60, 636,228.90 and 388,210.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,152.60, 636,228.90 and 388,210.20 is: 582,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,152.60 : 636,228.90 = 388,210.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,152.60/636,228.90 = 388,210.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,152.60x = 636,228.90 × 388,210.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,152.60x = 246,990,548,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,990,548,514.78/424,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,315.30

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