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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389,379.87, 2,083,778.20 and 391,874.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389,379.87, 2,083,778.20 and 391,874.59 is: 587,729.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389,379.87 : 2,083,778.20 = 391,874.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389,379.87/2,083,778.20 = 391,874.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389,379.87x = 2,083,778.20 × 391,874.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389,379.87x = 816,579,727,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,579,727,775.94/1,389,379.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,729.64

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