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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195,219.42, 1,793,178.87 and 385,588.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195,219.42, 1,793,178.87 and 385,588.27 is: 578,495.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195,219.42 : 1,793,178.87 = 385,588.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195,219.42/1,793,178.87 = 385,588.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195,219.42x = 1,793,178.87 × 385,588.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195,219.42x = 691,428,738,283.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,428,738,283.86/1,195,219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,495.23

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