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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026,610.74, 1,540,178.91 and 427,372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026,610.74, 1,540,178.91 and 427,372.74 is: 641,168.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026,610.74 : 1,540,178.91 = 427,372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026,610.74/1,540,178.91 = 427,372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026,610.74x = 1,540,178.91 × 427,372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026,610.74x = 658,230,480,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,230,480,856.91/1,026,610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,168.51

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