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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272,649, 1,908,985.02 and 386,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272,649, 1,908,985.02 and 386,185 is: 579,281.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272,649 : 1,908,985.02 = 386,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272,649/1,908,985.02 = 386,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272,649x = 1,908,985.02 × 386,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272,649x = 737,221,379,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,221,379,948.70/1,272,649
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,281.00

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