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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,385.89, 1,266,388.90 and 388,539.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,385.89, 1,266,388.90 and 388,539.86 is: 582,722.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,385.89 : 1,266,388.90 = 388,539.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,385.89/1,266,388.90 = 388,539.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,385.89x = 1,266,388.90 × 388,539.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,385.89x = 492,042,570,480.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,042,570,480.66/844,385.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,722.40

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