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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,414.21, 955,931.84 and 385,356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,414.21, 955,931.84 and 385,356.44 is: 577,014.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,414.21 : 955,931.84 = 385,356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,414.21/955,931.84 = 385,356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,414.21x = 955,931.84 × 385,356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,414.21x = 368,374,484,038.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,374,484,038.61/638,414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,014.86

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