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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623,140.80, 934,711.20 and 385,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623,140.80, 934,711.20 and 385,713.60 is: 578,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623,140.80 : 934,711.20 = 385,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623,140.80/934,711.20 = 385,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623,140.80x = 934,711.20 × 385,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623,140.80x = 360,530,821,912.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,530,821,912.32/623,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,570.40

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