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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,184,227.20, 1,776,362.76 and 385,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,184,227.20, 1,776,362.76 and 385,506 is: 578,266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,184,227.20 : 1,776,362.76 = 385,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,184,227.20/1,776,362.76 = 385,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,184,227.20x = 1,776,362.76 × 385,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,184,227.20x = 684,798,502,156.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,798,502,156.56/1,184,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,266.15

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