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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,529.20, 1,183,516.20 and 390,231.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,529.20, 1,183,516.20 and 390,231.60 is: 584,963.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,529.20 : 1,183,516.20 = 390,231.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,529.20/1,183,516.20 = 390,231.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,529.20x = 1,183,516.20 × 390,231.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,529.20x = 461,845,420,351.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,845,420,351.92/789,529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,963.06

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