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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,579.38, 1,337,058.03 and 392,671.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,579.38, 1,337,058.03 and 392,671.22 is: 588,869.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,579.38 : 1,337,058.03 = 392,671.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,579.38/1,337,058.03 = 392,671.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,579.38x = 1,337,058.03 × 392,671.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,579.38x = 525,024,207,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,024,207,850.90/891,579.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,869.84

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