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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242,005.20, 1,863,007.80 and 389,148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242,005.20, 1,863,007.80 and 389,148.10 is: 583,722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242,005.20 : 1,863,007.80 = 389,148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242,005.20/1,863,007.80 = 389,148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242,005.20x = 1,863,007.80 × 389,148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242,005.20x = 724,985,945,655.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,985,945,655.18/1,242,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,722.15

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