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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,055.70, 1,008,083.55 and 388,231.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,055.70, 1,008,083.55 and 388,231.70 is: 582,347.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,055.70 : 1,008,083.55 = 388,231.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,055.70/1,008,083.55 = 388,231.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,055.70x = 1,008,083.55 × 388,231.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,055.70x = 391,369,990,358.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,369,990,358.54/672,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,347.55

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