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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,005.80, 1,007,360.70 and 387,404.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,005.80, 1,007,360.70 and 387,404.20 is: 580,732.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,005.80 : 1,007,360.70 = 387,404.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,005.80/1,007,360.70 = 387,404.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,005.80x = 1,007,360.70 × 387,404.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,005.80x = 390,255,766,094.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,255,766,094.94/672,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,732.73

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