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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512,077, 2,268,159.24 and 390,146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512,077, 2,268,159.24 and 390,146 is: 585,230.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512,077 : 2,268,159.24 = 390,146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512,077/2,268,159.24 = 390,146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512,077x = 2,268,159.24 × 390,146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512,077x = 884,913,254,849.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,913,254,849.04/1,512,077
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,230.29

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