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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459,377, 2,189,065.50 and 394,337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459,377, 2,189,065.50 and 394,337.32 is: 591,505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459,377 : 2,189,065.50 = 394,337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459,377/2,189,065.50 = 394,337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459,377x = 2,189,065.50 × 394,337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459,377x = 863,230,222,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,230,222,574.46/1,459,377
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,505.98

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