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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,855.60, 1,382,977.80 and 389,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,855.60, 1,382,977.80 and 389,102.40 is: 583,735.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,855.60 : 1,382,977.80 = 389,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,855.60/1,382,977.80 = 389,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,855.60x = 1,382,977.80 × 389,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,855.60x = 538,119,981,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,119,981,126.72/921,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,735.65

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