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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231,853.46, 1,847,784.47 and 378,919.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231,853.46, 1,847,784.47 and 378,919.32 is: 568,380.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231,853.46 : 1,847,784.47 = 378,919.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231,853.46/1,847,784.47 = 378,919.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231,853.46x = 1,847,784.47 × 378,919.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231,853.46x = 700,161,234,878.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,161,234,878.96/1,231,853.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568,380.30

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