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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524,254.40, 2,286,382.59 and 387,101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524,254.40, 2,286,382.59 and 387,101.88 is: 580,653.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524,254.40 : 2,286,382.59 = 387,101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524,254.40/2,286,382.59 = 387,101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524,254.40x = 2,286,382.59 × 387,101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524,254.40x = 885,062,998,988.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,062,998,988.27/1,524,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,653.07

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