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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,149.21, 1,392,620.84 and 388,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,149.21, 1,392,620.84 and 388,531.60 is: 582,963.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,149.21 : 1,392,620.84 = 388,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,149.21/1,392,620.84 = 388,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,149.21x = 1,392,620.84 × 388,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,149.21x = 541,077,203,158.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,077,203,158.54/928,149.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,963.60

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