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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927,139.66, 1,388,217.80 and 588,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927,139.66, 1,388,217.80 and 588,346 is: 880,937.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927,139.66 : 1,388,217.80 = 588,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927,139.66/1,388,217.80 = 588,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927,139.66x = 1,388,217.80 × 588,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927,139.66x = 816,752,389,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,752,389,758.80/927,139.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,937.82

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