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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,214.40, 1,008,321.60 and 388,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,214.40, 1,008,321.60 and 388,779.20 is: 583,168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,214.40 : 1,008,321.60 = 388,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,214.40/1,008,321.60 = 388,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,214.40x = 1,008,321.60 × 388,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,214.40x = 392,014,464,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,014,464,990.72/672,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,168.80

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