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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,276.20, 957,414.30 and 389,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,276.20, 957,414.30 and 389,444.20 is: 584,166.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,276.20 : 957,414.30 = 389,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,276.20/957,414.30 = 389,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,276.20x = 957,414.30 × 389,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,276.20x = 372,859,446,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,859,446,132.06/638,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,166.30

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