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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891,966.60, 1,338,154.20 and 386,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891,966.60, 1,338,154.20 and 386,612.40 is: 580,007.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891,966.60 : 1,338,154.20 = 386,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891,966.60/1,338,154.20 = 386,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891,966.60x = 1,338,154.20 × 386,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891,966.60x = 517,347,006,832.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,347,006,832.08/891,966.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,007.15

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