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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,205.34, 602,422.29 and 388,655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,205.34, 602,422.29 and 388,655.40 is: 536,753.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,205.34 : 602,422.29 = 388,655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,205.34/602,422.29 = 388,655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,205.34x = 602,422.29 × 388,655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,205.34x = 234,134,676,088.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,134,676,088.87/436,205.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,753.35

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