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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,268.80, 1,555,903.20 and 405,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,268.80, 1,555,903.20 and 405,972.80 is: 608,959.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,268.80 : 1,555,903.20 = 405,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,268.80/1,555,903.20 = 405,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,268.80x = 1,555,903.20 × 405,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,268.80x = 631,654,378,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,654,378,632.96/1,037,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,959.20

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