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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,927.20, 1,311,670.80 and 395,186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,927.20, 1,311,670.80 and 395,186.40 is: 592,454.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,927.20 : 1,311,670.80 = 395,186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,927.20/1,311,670.80 = 395,186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,927.20x = 1,311,670.80 × 395,186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,927.20x = 518,354,461,437.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,354,461,437.12/874,927.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,454.39

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