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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,406.39, 655,769.36 and 388,318.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,406.39, 655,769.36 and 388,318.02 is: 535,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,406.39 : 655,769.36 = 388,318.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,406.39/655,769.36 = 388,318.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,406.39x = 655,769.36 × 388,318.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,406.39x = 254,647,057,510.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,647,057,510.28/475,406.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,640.80

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