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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235,879.69, 1,853,142.23 and 382,714.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235,879.69, 1,853,142.23 and 382,714.49 is: 573,861.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235,879.69 : 1,853,142.23 = 382,714.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235,879.69/1,853,142.23 = 382,714.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235,879.69x = 1,853,142.23 × 382,714.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235,879.69x = 709,224,375,142.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,224,375,142.99/1,235,879.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,861.99

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