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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,511.45, 663,264.86 and 389,100.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,511.45, 663,264.86 and 389,100.05 is: 583,208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,511.45 : 663,264.86 = 389,100.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,511.45/663,264.86 = 389,100.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,511.45x = 663,264.86 × 389,100.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,511.45x = 258,076,389,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,076,389,901.91/442,511.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,208.39

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