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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,931.94, 854,128.25 and 389,640.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,931.94, 854,128.25 and 389,640.93 is: 537,705.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,931.94 : 854,128.25 = 389,640.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,931.94/854,128.25 = 389,640.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,931.94x = 854,128.25 × 389,640.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,931.94x = 332,803,325,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,803,325,669.27/618,931.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,705.85

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