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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,421.05, 644,131.58 and 390,055.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,421.05, 644,131.58 and 390,055.05 is: 585,082.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,421.05 : 644,131.58 = 390,055.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,421.05/644,131.58 = 390,055.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,421.05x = 644,131.58 × 390,055.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,421.05x = 251,246,773,693.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,246,773,693.20/429,421.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,082.58

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