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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920,993.53, 1,381,637.96 and 388,593.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920,993.53, 1,381,637.96 and 388,593.02 is: 582,951.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920,993.53 : 1,381,637.96 = 388,593.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920,993.53/1,381,637.96 = 388,593.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920,993.53x = 1,381,637.96 × 388,593.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920,993.53x = 536,894,867,423.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,894,867,423.04/920,993.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,951.83

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