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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382,570.90, 2,073,856.35 and 385,298.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382,570.90, 2,073,856.35 and 385,298.90 is: 577,948.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382,570.90 : 2,073,856.35 = 385,298.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382,570.90/2,073,856.35 = 385,298.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382,570.90x = 2,073,856.35 × 385,298.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382,570.90x = 799,054,570,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,054,570,413.02/1,382,570.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,948.35

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