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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461,469.91, 2,192,205.92 and 396,511.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461,469.91, 2,192,205.92 and 396,511.88 is: 594,768.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461,469.91 : 2,192,205.92 = 396,511.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461,469.91/2,192,205.92 = 396,511.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461,469.91x = 2,192,205.92 × 396,511.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461,469.91x = 869,235,677,742.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,235,677,742.74/1,461,469.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,768.10

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