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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,022.08, 1,293,030.69 and 388,152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,022.08, 1,293,030.69 and 388,152.64 is: 582,227.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,022.08 : 1,293,030.69 = 388,152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,022.08/1,293,030.69 = 388,152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,022.08x = 1,293,030.69 × 388,152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,022.08x = 501,893,275,924.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,893,275,924.52/862,022.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,227.87

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