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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,187.90, 1,382,558.23 and 389,090.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,187.90, 1,382,558.23 and 389,090.80 is: 583,964.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,187.90 : 1,382,558.23 = 389,090.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,187.90/1,382,558.23 = 389,090.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,187.90x = 1,382,558.23 × 389,090.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,187.90x = 537,940,680,844.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,940,680,844.49/921,187.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,964.12

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