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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206,282.38, 1,809,040.08 and 396,480.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206,282.38, 1,809,040.08 and 396,480.02 is: 594,593.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206,282.38 : 1,809,040.08 = 396,480.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206,282.38/1,809,040.08 = 396,480.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206,282.38x = 1,809,040.08 × 396,480.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206,282.38x = 717,248,237,310.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,248,237,310.60/1,206,282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,593.98

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