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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381,516, 2,072,391.36 and 384,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381,516, 2,072,391.36 and 384,244 is: 576,398.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381,516 : 2,072,391.36 = 384,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381,516/2,072,391.36 = 384,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381,516x = 2,072,391.36 × 384,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381,516x = 796,303,945,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,303,945,731.84/1,381,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,398.64

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