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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,774.84, 1,309,149.08 and 392,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,774.84, 1,309,149.08 and 392,663.60 is: 588,989.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,774.84 : 1,309,149.08 = 392,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,774.84/1,309,149.08 = 392,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,774.84x = 1,309,149.08 × 392,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,774.84x = 514,055,195,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,055,195,680.26/872,774.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,989.48

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