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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242,126.72, 1,863,188.01 and 389,264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242,126.72, 1,863,188.01 and 389,264.04 is: 583,895.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242,126.72 : 1,863,188.01 = 389,264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242,126.72/1,863,188.01 = 389,264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242,126.72x = 1,863,188.01 × 389,264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242,126.72x = 725,272,092,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,272,092,052.16/1,242,126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,895.41

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