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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,332, 1,382,189.16 and 388,857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,332, 1,382,189.16 and 388,857.44 is: 583,366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,332 : 1,382,189.16 = 388,857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,332/1,382,189.16 = 388,857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,332x = 1,382,189.16 × 388,857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,332x = 537,474,538,353.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,474,538,353.35/921,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,366.84

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