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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231,624, 1,847,489.76 and 390,237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231,624, 1,847,489.76 and 390,237.76 is: 585,373.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231,624 : 1,847,489.76 = 390,237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231,624/1,847,489.76 = 390,237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231,624x = 1,847,489.76 × 390,237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231,624x = 720,960,265,565.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,960,265,565.34/1,231,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,373.67

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