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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922,085.82, 1,382,796 and 389,647.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922,085.82, 1,382,796 and 389,647.98 is: 584,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922,085.82 : 1,382,796 = 389,647.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922,085.82/1,382,796 = 389,647.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922,085.82x = 1,382,796 × 389,647.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922,085.82x = 538,803,668,152.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,803,668,152.08/922,085.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,331.37

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