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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,005.80, 936,008.70 and 386,578.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,005.80, 936,008.70 and 386,578.60 is: 579,867.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,005.80 : 936,008.70 = 386,578.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,005.80/936,008.70 = 386,578.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,005.80x = 936,008.70 × 386,578.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,005.80x = 361,840,932,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,840,932,833.82/624,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,867.90

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