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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,442.20, 955,820.10 and 389,610.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,442.20, 955,820.10 and 389,610.20 is: 583,290.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,442.20 : 955,820.10 = 389,610.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,442.20/955,820.10 = 389,610.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,442.20x = 955,820.10 × 389,610.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,442.20x = 372,397,260,325.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,397,260,325.02/638,442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,290.48

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