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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,022.22, 909,421.80 and 387,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,022.22, 909,421.80 and 387,118 is: 534,205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,022.22 : 909,421.80 = 387,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,022.22/909,421.80 = 387,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,022.22x = 909,421.80 × 387,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,022.22x = 352,053,548,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,053,548,372.40/659,022.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,205.89

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