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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 683,277.60, 1,024,916.40 and 388,365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 683,277.60, 1,024,916.40 and 388,365.60 is: 582,548.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    683,277.60 : 1,024,916.40 = 388,365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    683,277.60/1,024,916.40 = 388,365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    683,277.60x = 1,024,916.40 × 388,365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    683,277.60x = 398,042,272,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,042,272,635.84/683,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,548.40

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