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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,770.13, 1,309,142.04 and 392,658.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,770.13, 1,309,142.04 and 392,658.87 is: 588,982.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,770.13 : 1,309,142.04 = 392,658.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,770.13/1,309,142.04 = 392,658.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,770.13x = 1,309,142.04 × 392,658.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,770.13x = 514,046,234,095.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,046,234,095.90/872,770.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,982.39

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