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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,016.58, 1,293,022.44 and 388,147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,016.58, 1,293,022.44 and 388,147.14 is: 582,219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,016.58 : 1,293,022.44 = 388,147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,016.58/1,293,022.44 = 388,147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,016.58x = 1,293,022.44 × 388,147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,016.58x = 501,882,962,041.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,882,962,041.82/862,016.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,219.62

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