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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,420.20, 955,787.10 and 389,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,420.20, 955,787.10 and 389,588.20 is: 583,257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,420.20 : 955,787.10 = 389,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,420.20/955,787.10 = 389,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,420.20x = 955,787.10 × 389,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,420.20x = 372,363,375,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,363,375,872.22/638,420.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,257.51

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