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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,241.59, 1,052,919.52 and 386,919.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,241.59, 1,052,919.52 and 386,919.93 is: 580,135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,241.59 : 1,052,919.52 = 386,919.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,241.59/1,052,919.52 = 386,919.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,241.59x = 1,052,919.52 × 386,919.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,241.59x = 407,395,546,006.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,395,546,006.73/702,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,135.88

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