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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247,972.59, 1,872,238.92 and 395,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247,972.59, 1,872,238.92 and 395,095.24 is: 592,731.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247,972.59 : 1,872,238.92 = 395,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247,972.59/1,872,238.92 = 395,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247,972.59x = 1,872,238.92 × 395,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247,972.59x = 739,712,685,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,712,685,434.74/1,247,972.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,731.52

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