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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,937.60, 832,070.40 and 388,492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,937.60, 832,070.40 and 388,492.80 is: 536,130.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,937.60 : 832,070.40 = 388,492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,937.60/832,070.40 = 388,492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,937.60x = 832,070.40 × 388,492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,937.60x = 323,253,359,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,253,359,493.12/602,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,130.70

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