Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388,832.48, 2,083,320 and 391,638.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,388,832.48, 2,083,320 and 391,638.24 is: 587,477.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,388,832.48 : 2,083,320 = 391,638.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,388,832.48/2,083,320 = 391,638.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,388,832.48x = 2,083,320 × 391,638.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,388,832.48x = 815,907,778,156.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 815,907,778,156.80/1,388,832.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,477.46
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