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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,630.58, 1,233,460.76 and 389,760.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,630.58, 1,233,460.76 and 389,760.95 is: 585,122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,630.58 : 1,233,460.76 = 389,760.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,630.58/1,233,460.76 = 389,760.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,630.58x = 1,233,460.76 × 389,760.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,630.58x = 480,754,837,605.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,754,837,605.32/821,630.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,122.86

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