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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918,312.40, 1,378,124.70 and 386,215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918,312.40, 1,378,124.70 and 386,215.30 is: 579,598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918,312.40 : 1,378,124.70 = 386,215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918,312.40/1,378,124.70 = 386,215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918,312.40x = 1,378,124.70 × 386,215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918,312.40x = 532,252,844,447.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,252,844,447.91/918,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579,598.89

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