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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242,186.72, 1,863,280.52 and 389,324.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242,186.72, 1,863,280.52 and 389,324.57 is: 583,986.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242,186.72 : 1,863,280.52 = 389,324.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242,186.72/1,863,280.52 = 389,324.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242,186.72x = 1,863,280.52 × 389,324.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242,186.72x = 725,420,875,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,420,875,975.35/1,242,186.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,986.98

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