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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,386.02, 1,266,389.09 and 388,539.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,386.02, 1,266,389.09 and 388,539.99 is: 582,722.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,386.02 : 1,266,389.09 = 388,539.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,386.02/1,266,389.09 = 388,539.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,386.02x = 1,266,389.09 × 388,539.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,386.02x = 492,042,802,422.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,042,802,422.01/844,386.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,722.59

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