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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272,643, 1,908,976.02 and 386,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272,643, 1,908,976.02 and 386,179 is: 579,272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272,643 : 1,908,976.02 = 386,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272,643/1,908,976.02 = 386,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272,643x = 1,908,976.02 × 386,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272,643x = 737,206,450,427.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,206,450,427.58/1,272,643
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,272.00

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