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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,346.20, 808,394.10 and 389,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,346.20, 808,394.10 and 389,630.20 is: 585,078.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,346.20 : 808,394.10 = 389,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,346.20/808,394.10 = 389,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,346.20x = 808,394.10 × 389,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,346.20x = 314,974,754,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,974,754,861.82/538,346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,078.44

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