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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,178.80, 936,268.20 and 388,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,178.80, 936,268.20 and 388,249.20 is: 582,373.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,178.80 : 936,268.20 = 388,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,178.80/936,268.20 = 388,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,178.80x = 936,268.20 × 388,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,178.80x = 363,505,379,635.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,505,379,635.44/624,178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,373.80

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