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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924,379.20, 1,388,901.60 and 587,581.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924,379.20, 1,388,901.60 and 587,581.20 is: 882,854.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924,379.20 : 1,388,901.60 = 587,581.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924,379.20/1,388,901.60 = 587,581.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924,379.20x = 1,388,901.60 × 587,581.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924,379.20x = 816,092,468,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,092,468,809.92/924,379.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882,854.64

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