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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,495.60, 1,382,243.40 and 389,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,495.60, 1,382,243.40 and 389,617.20 is: 584,425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,495.60 : 1,382,243.40 = 389,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,495.60/1,382,243.40 = 389,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,495.60x = 1,382,243.40 × 389,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,495.60x = 538,545,803,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,545,803,226.48/921,495.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,425.80

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