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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,133.70, 957,200.55 and 389,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,133.70, 957,200.55 and 389,301.70 is: 583,952.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,133.70 : 957,200.55 = 389,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,133.70/957,200.55 = 389,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,133.70x = 957,200.55 × 389,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,133.70x = 372,639,801,355.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,639,801,355.94/638,133.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,952.55

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