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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,946.52, 1,262,037.66 and 392,296.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,946.52, 1,262,037.66 and 392,296.56 is: 588,033.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,946.52 : 1,262,037.66 = 392,296.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,946.52/1,262,037.66 = 392,296.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,946.52x = 1,262,037.66 × 392,296.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,946.52x = 495,093,032,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,093,032,608.45/841,946.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,033.83

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