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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625,612.80, 938,419.20 and 388,833.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625,612.80, 938,419.20 and 388,833.60 is: 583,250.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625,612.80 : 938,419.20 = 388,833.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625,612.80/938,419.20 = 388,833.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625,612.80x = 938,419.20 × 388,833.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625,612.80x = 364,888,915,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,888,915,845.12/625,612.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,250.40

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