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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237,711.72, 1,856,593.50 and 396,261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237,711.72, 1,856,593.50 and 396,261.04 is: 594,399.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237,711.72 : 1,856,593.50 = 396,261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237,711.72/1,856,593.50 = 396,261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237,711.72x = 1,856,593.50 × 396,261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237,711.72x = 735,695,671,167.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,695,671,167.24/1,237,711.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,399.86

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