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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,259.20, 957,388.80 and 389,427.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,259.20, 957,388.80 and 389,427.20 is: 584,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,259.20 : 957,388.80 = 389,427.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,259.20/957,388.80 = 389,427.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,259.20x = 957,388.80 × 389,427.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,259.20x = 372,833,239,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,833,239,695.36/638,259.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,140.80

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