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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,152.24, 1,182,989.40 and 384,255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,152.24, 1,182,989.40 and 384,255.92 is: 576,024.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,152.24 : 1,182,989.40 = 384,255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,152.24/1,182,989.40 = 384,255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,152.24x = 1,182,989.40 × 384,255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,152.24x = 454,570,680,247.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,570,680,247.25/789,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576,024.06

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