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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,124.80, 582,187.20 and 336,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,124.80, 582,187.20 and 336,803.20 is: 505,204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,124.80 : 582,187.20 = 336,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,124.80/582,187.20 = 336,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,124.80x = 582,187.20 × 336,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,124.80x = 196,082,511,959.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,082,511,959.04/388,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,204.80

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