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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,645.20, 638,412.60 and 389,320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,645.20, 638,412.60 and 389,320.40 is: 582,561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,645.20 : 638,412.60 = 389,320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,645.20/638,412.60 = 389,320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,645.20x = 638,412.60 × 389,320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,645.20x = 248,547,048,797.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,547,048,797.04/426,645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,561.46

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