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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,180.80, 936,271.20 and 388,251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,180.80, 936,271.20 and 388,251.20 is: 582,376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,180.80 : 936,271.20 = 388,251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,180.80/936,271.20 = 388,251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,180.80x = 936,271.20 × 388,251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,180.80x = 363,508,416,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,508,416,925.44/624,180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,376.80

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