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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,339.84, 1,182,517.56 and 389,512.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,339.84, 1,182,517.56 and 389,512.32 is: 583,532.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,339.84 : 1,182,517.56 = 389,512.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,339.84/1,182,517.56 = 389,512.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,339.84x = 1,182,517.56 × 389,512.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,339.84x = 460,605,158,236.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,605,158,236.34/789,339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,532.13

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