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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387,474.80, 2,081,212.20 and 390,073.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387,474.80, 2,081,212.20 and 390,073.20 is: 585,109.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387,474.80 : 2,081,212.20 = 390,073.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387,474.80/2,081,212.20 = 390,073.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387,474.80x = 2,081,212.20 × 390,073.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387,474.80x = 811,825,102,733.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,825,102,733.04/1,387,474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,109.80

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