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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,191.20, 957,286.80 and 389,359.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,191.20, 957,286.80 and 389,359.20 is: 584,038.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,191.20 : 957,286.80 = 389,359.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,191.20/957,286.80 = 389,359.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,191.20x = 957,286.80 × 389,359.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,191.20x = 372,728,422,618.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,728,422,618.56/638,191.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,038.80

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