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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026,002.40, 1,539,003.60 and 426,764.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026,002.40, 1,539,003.60 and 426,764.40 is: 640,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026,002.40 : 1,539,003.60 = 426,764.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026,002.40/1,539,003.60 = 426,764.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026,002.40x = 1,539,003.60 × 426,764.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026,002.40x = 656,791,947,951.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,791,947,951.84/1,026,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,146.60

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