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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027,997.60, 1,541,996.40 and 280,042.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027,997.60, 1,541,996.40 and 280,042.40 is: 420,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027,997.60 : 1,541,996.40 = 280,042.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027,997.60/1,541,996.40 = 280,042.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027,997.60x = 1,541,996.40 × 280,042.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027,997.60x = 431,824,372,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,824,372,647.36/1,027,997.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,063.60

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