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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,438.39, 1,880,427.42 and 388,855.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,438.39, 1,880,427.42 and 388,855.77 is: 583,367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,438.39 : 1,880,427.42 = 388,855.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,438.39/1,880,427.42 = 388,855.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,438.39x = 1,880,427.42 × 388,855.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,438.39x = 731,215,052,333.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,215,052,333.21/1,253,438.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,367.37

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