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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231,041.96, 1,846,830.78 and 389,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231,041.96, 1,846,830.78 and 389,601 is: 584,486.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231,041.96 : 1,846,830.78 = 389,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231,041.96/1,846,830.78 = 389,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231,041.96x = 1,846,830.78 × 389,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231,041.96x = 719,527,118,718.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,527,118,718.78/1,231,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,486.27

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