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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,048.40, 1,008,072.60 and 336,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,048.40, 1,008,072.60 and 336,125.20 is: 504,187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,048.40 : 1,008,072.60 = 336,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,048.40/1,008,072.60 = 336,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,048.40x = 1,008,072.60 × 336,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,048.40x = 338,838,604,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,838,604,289.52/672,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,187.80

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