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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926,812.80, 1,389,182.40 and 394,243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926,812.80, 1,389,182.40 and 394,243.20 is: 590,923.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926,812.80 : 1,389,182.40 = 394,243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926,812.80/1,389,182.40 = 394,243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926,812.80x = 1,389,182.40 × 394,243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926,812.80x = 547,675,714,759.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,675,714,759.68/926,812.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,923.77

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