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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026,158.40, 1,539,237.60 and 426,920.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026,158.40, 1,539,237.60 and 426,920.40 is: 640,380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026,158.40 : 1,539,237.60 = 426,920.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026,158.40/1,539,237.60 = 426,920.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026,158.40x = 1,539,237.60 × 426,920.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026,158.40x = 657,131,931,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,131,931,887.04/1,026,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,380.60

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