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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,141.42, 1,337,062.05 and 392,155.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,141.42, 1,337,062.05 and 392,155.50 is: 588,387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,141.42 : 1,337,062.05 = 392,155.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,141.42/1,337,062.05 = 392,155.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,141.42x = 1,337,062.05 × 392,155.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,141.42x = 524,336,236,748.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,336,236,748.78/891,141.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,387.24

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