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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331,743.88, 1,997,674.16 and 385,210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331,743.88, 1,997,674.16 and 385,210.28 is: 577,832.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331,743.88 : 1,997,674.16 = 385,210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331,743.88/1,997,674.16 = 385,210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331,743.88x = 1,997,674.16 × 385,210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331,743.88x = 769,524,622,522.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,524,622,522.37/1,331,743.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,832.29

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