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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 892,384.32, 1,339,067.52 and 386,949.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 892,384.32, 1,339,067.52 and 386,949.12 is: 580,636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    892,384.32 : 1,339,067.52 = 386,949.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    892,384.32/1,339,067.52 = 386,949.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    892,384.32x = 1,339,067.52 × 386,949.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    892,384.32x = 518,150,998,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,150,998,484.58/892,384.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,636.60

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