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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277,343.40, 1,915,907.10 and 390,879.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277,343.40, 1,915,907.10 and 390,879.40 is: 586,286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277,343.40 : 1,915,907.10 = 390,879.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277,343.40/1,915,907.10 = 390,879.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277,343.40x = 1,915,907.10 × 390,879.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277,343.40x = 748,888,617,703.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,888,617,703.74/1,277,343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,286.05

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