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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225,414.40, 1,838,179.20 and 383,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225,414.40, 1,838,179.20 and 383,993.60 is: 576,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225,414.40 : 1,838,179.20 = 383,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225,414.40/1,838,179.20 = 383,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225,414.40x = 1,838,179.20 × 383,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225,414.40x = 705,849,048,453.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,849,048,453.12/1,225,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,008.45

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