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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,437.20, 955,812.60 and 389,605.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,437.20, 955,812.60 and 389,605.20 is: 583,282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,437.20 : 955,812.60 = 389,605.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,437.20/955,812.60 = 389,605.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,437.20x = 955,812.60 × 389,605.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,437.20x = 372,389,559,185.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,389,559,185.52/638,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,282.99

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