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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,061.76, 1,381,778.96 and 388,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,061.76, 1,381,778.96 and 388,584 is: 582,954.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,061.76 : 1,381,778.96 = 388,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,061.76/1,381,778.96 = 388,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,061.76x = 1,381,778.96 × 388,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,061.76x = 536,937,195,392.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,937,195,392.64/921,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,954.61

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