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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189,815, 1,784,051.81 and 390,882.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189,815, 1,784,051.81 and 390,882.03 is: 586,102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189,815 : 1,784,051.81 = 390,882.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189,815/1,784,051.81 = 390,882.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189,815x = 1,784,051.81 × 390,882.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189,815x = 697,353,793,117.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,353,793,117.97/1,189,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,102.71

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