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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387,371, 2,081,057.31 and 390,099

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387,371, 2,081,057.31 and 390,099 is: 585,148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387,371 : 2,081,057.31 = 390,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387,371/2,081,057.31 = 390,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387,371x = 2,081,057.31 × 390,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387,371x = 811,818,375,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,818,375,573.69/1,387,371
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,148.73

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