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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382,541.40, 2,073,812.10 and 385,269.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382,541.40, 2,073,812.10 and 385,269.40 is: 577,904.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382,541.40 : 2,073,812.10 = 385,269.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382,541.40/2,073,812.10 = 385,269.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382,541.40x = 2,073,812.10 × 385,269.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382,541.40x = 798,976,343,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,976,343,479.74/1,382,541.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,904.10

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