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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,847.44, 1,337,975.52 and 386,493.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,847.44, 1,337,975.52 and 386,493.25 is: 579,828.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,847.44 : 1,337,975.52 = 386,493.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,847.44/1,337,975.52 = 386,493.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,847.44x = 1,337,975.52 × 386,493.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,847.44x = 517,118,507,145.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,118,507,145.24/891,847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,828.44

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