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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206,283.88, 1,809,042.33 and 396,481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206,283.88, 1,809,042.33 and 396,481.52 is: 594,596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206,283.88 : 1,809,042.33 = 396,481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206,283.88/1,809,042.33 = 396,481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206,283.88x = 1,809,042.33 × 396,481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206,283.88x = 717,251,852,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,251,852,742.74/1,206,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,596.23

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