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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,273.70, 957,410.55 and 389,441.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,273.70, 957,410.55 and 389,441.70 is: 584,162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,273.70 : 957,410.55 = 389,441.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,273.70/957,410.55 = 389,441.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,273.70x = 957,410.55 × 389,441.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,273.70x = 372,855,592,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,855,592,189.94/638,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,162.55

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