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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189,904.46, 1,785,078.12 and 391,217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189,904.46, 1,785,078.12 and 391,217.54 is: 586,899.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189,904.46 : 1,785,078.12 = 391,217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189,904.46/1,785,078.12 = 391,217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189,904.46x = 1,785,078.12 × 391,217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189,904.46x = 698,353,861,888.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,353,861,888.83/1,189,904.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,899.10

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