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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146,261.35, 1,719,286.59 and 388,016.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146,261.35, 1,719,286.59 and 388,016.21 is: 581,988.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146,261.35 : 1,719,286.59 = 388,016.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146,261.35/1,719,286.59 = 388,016.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146,261.35x = 1,719,286.59 × 388,016.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146,261.35x = 667,111,066,555.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,111,066,555.62/1,146,261.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581,988.62

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