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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,637, 1,382,999.82 and 389,123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,637, 1,382,999.82 and 389,123.56 is: 583,915.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,637 : 1,382,999.82 = 389,123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,637/1,382,999.82 = 389,123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,637x = 1,382,999.82 × 389,123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,637x = 538,157,813,437.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,157,813,437.76/921,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,915.16

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