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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,177.80, 936,266.70 and 388,248.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,177.80, 936,266.70 and 388,248.20 is: 582,372.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,177.80 : 936,266.70 = 388,248.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,177.80/936,266.70 = 388,248.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,177.80x = 936,266.70 × 388,248.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,177.80x = 363,503,860,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,503,860,994.94/624,177.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,372.30

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