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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,281.20, 957,421.80 and 389,449.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,281.20, 957,421.80 and 389,449.20 is: 584,173.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,281.20 : 957,421.80 = 389,449.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,281.20/957,421.80 = 389,449.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,281.20x = 957,421.80 × 389,449.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,281.20x = 372,867,154,072.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,867,154,072.56/638,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,173.80

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