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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331,757.88, 1,997,695.14 and 385,224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331,757.88, 1,997,695.14 and 385,224.28 is: 577,853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331,757.88 : 1,997,695.14 = 385,224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331,757.88/1,997,695.14 = 385,224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331,757.88x = 1,997,695.14 × 385,224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331,757.88x = 769,560,671,966.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,560,671,966.00/1,331,757.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,853.29

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