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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,052.20, 1,008,078.30 and 388,228.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,052.20, 1,008,078.30 and 388,228.20 is: 582,342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,052.20 : 1,008,078.30 = 388,228.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,052.20/1,008,078.30 = 388,228.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,052.20x = 1,008,078.30 × 388,228.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,052.20x = 391,364,423,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,364,423,868.06/672,052.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,342.30

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