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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,631.32, 1,233,461.88 and 389,761.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,631.32, 1,233,461.88 and 389,761.72 is: 585,124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,631.32 : 1,233,461.88 = 389,761.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,631.32/1,233,461.88 = 389,761.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,631.32x = 1,233,461.88 × 389,761.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,631.32x = 480,756,223,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,756,223,903.23/821,631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,124.02

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