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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 928,216.17, 1,392,721.20 and 388,598.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 928,216.17, 1,392,721.20 and 388,598.49 is: 583,063.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    928,216.17 : 1,392,721.20 = 388,598.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    928,216.17/1,392,721.20 = 388,598.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    928,216.17x = 1,392,721.20 × 388,598.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    928,216.17x = 541,209,355,310.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,209,355,310.99/928,216.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,063.92

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