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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,764.80, 1,858,147.20 and 397,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,764.80, 1,858,147.20 and 397,401.60 is: 596,102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,764.80 : 1,858,147.20 = 397,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,764.80/1,858,147.20 = 397,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,764.80x = 1,858,147.20 × 397,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,764.80x = 738,430,670,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,430,670,315.52/1,238,764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,102.40

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