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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347,590.85, 2,021,676.90 and 388,039.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347,590.85, 2,021,676.90 and 388,039.98 is: 582,143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347,590.85 : 2,021,676.90 = 388,039.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347,590.85/2,021,676.90 = 388,039.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347,590.85x = 2,021,676.90 × 388,039.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347,590.85x = 784,491,463,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,491,463,842.46/1,347,590.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,143.66

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