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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,892.84, 660,305.86 and 389,618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,892.84, 660,305.86 and 389,618.24 is: 584,840.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,892.84 : 660,305.86 = 389,618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,892.84/660,305.86 = 389,618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,892.84x = 660,305.86 × 389,618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,892.84x = 257,267,202,759.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,267,202,759.31/439,892.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,840.62

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