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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230,145.60, 1,845,477.60 and 388,782.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230,145.60, 1,845,477.60 and 388,782.40 is: 583,255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230,145.60 : 1,845,477.60 = 388,782.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230,145.60/1,845,477.60 = 388,782.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230,145.60x = 1,845,477.60 × 388,782.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230,145.60x = 717,489,210,474.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,489,210,474.24/1,230,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,255.52

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