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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,367.26, 1,339,042.02 and 386,932.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,367.26, 1,339,042.02 and 386,932.12 is: 580,611.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,367.26 : 1,339,042.02 = 386,932.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,367.26/1,339,042.02 = 386,932.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,367.26x = 1,339,042.02 × 386,932.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,367.26x = 518,118,367,567.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,118,367,567.68/892,367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,611.13

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