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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,652.20, 638,423.10 and 389,327.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,652.20, 638,423.10 and 389,327.40 is: 582,571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,652.20 : 638,423.10 = 389,327.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,652.20/638,423.10 = 389,327.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,652.20x = 638,423.10 × 389,327.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,652.20x = 248,555,605,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,555,605,622.94/426,652.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,571.95

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