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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242,043.38, 1,863,062.75 and 389,180.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242,043.38, 1,863,062.75 and 389,180.34 is: 583,769.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242,043.38 : 1,863,062.75 = 389,180.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242,043.38/1,863,062.75 = 389,180.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242,043.38x = 1,863,062.75 × 389,180.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242,043.38x = 725,067,395,459.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,067,395,459.29/1,242,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,769.78

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