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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 893,248.62, 1,339,119.78 and 387,428.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 893,248.62, 1,339,119.78 and 387,428.82 is: 580,816.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    893,248.62 : 1,339,119.78 = 387,428.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    893,248.62/1,339,119.78 = 387,428.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    893,248.62x = 1,339,119.78 × 387,428.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    893,248.62x = 518,813,596,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,813,596,204.06/893,248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,816.57

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