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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,462.40, 932,193.60 and 385,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,462.40, 932,193.60 and 385,266.40 is: 577,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,462.40 : 932,193.60 = 385,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,462.40/932,193.60 = 385,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,462.40x = 932,193.60 × 385,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,462.40x = 359,142,872,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,142,872,375.04/621,462.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,899.60

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