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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,882.95, 870,930.63 and 389,298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,882.95, 870,930.63 and 389,298.56 is: 537,424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,882.95 : 870,930.63 = 389,298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,882.95/870,930.63 = 389,298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,882.95x = 870,930.63 × 389,298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,882.95x = 339,052,035,764.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,052,035,764.24/630,882.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,424.63

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