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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921,968, 1,383,496.32 and 389,454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921,968, 1,383,496.32 and 389,454.56 is: 584,411.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921,968 : 1,383,496.32 = 389,454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921,968/1,383,496.32 = 389,454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921,968x = 1,383,496.32 × 389,454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921,968x = 538,808,950,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,808,950,567.22/921,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,411.77

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