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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242,662.72, 1,862,982.59 and 389,295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242,662.72, 1,862,982.59 and 389,295.32 is: 583,626.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242,662.72 : 1,862,982.59 = 389,295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242,662.72/1,862,982.59 = 389,295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242,662.72x = 1,862,982.59 × 389,295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242,662.72x = 725,250,392,267.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,250,392,267.09/1,242,662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,626.10

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