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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,222.39, 1,258,832.44 and 389,697.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,222.39, 1,258,832.44 and 389,697.45 is: 584,545.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,222.39 : 1,258,832.44 = 389,697.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,222.39/1,258,832.44 = 389,697.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,222.39x = 1,258,832.44 × 389,697.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,222.39x = 490,563,791,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,563,791,845.28/839,222.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,545.64

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