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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,820.20, 1,183,952.70 and 390,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,820.20, 1,183,952.70 and 390,522.60 is: 585,399.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,820.20 : 1,183,952.70 = 390,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,820.20/1,183,952.70 = 390,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,820.20x = 1,183,952.70 × 390,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,820.20x = 462,360,286,681.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,360,286,681.02/789,820.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,399.42

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