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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301,546.40, 1,951,862.16 and 390,457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301,546.40, 1,951,862.16 and 390,457.20 is: 585,548.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301,546.40 : 1,951,862.16 = 390,457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301,546.40/1,951,862.16 = 390,457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301,546.40x = 1,951,862.16 × 390,457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301,546.40x = 762,118,633,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,118,633,779.55/1,301,546.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,548.57

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