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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242,187.22, 1,863,281.26 and 389,325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242,187.22, 1,863,281.26 and 389,325.06 is: 583,987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242,187.22 : 1,863,281.26 = 389,325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242,187.22/1,863,281.26 = 389,325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242,187.22x = 1,863,281.26 × 389,325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242,187.22x = 725,422,088,346.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,422,088,346.38/1,242,187.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,987.72

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