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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,186,223.36, 1,778,967.03 and 427,966.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,186,223.36, 1,778,967.03 and 427,966.26 is: 641,816.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,186,223.36 : 1,778,967.03 = 427,966.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,186,223.36/1,778,967.03 = 427,966.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,186,223.36x = 1,778,967.03 × 427,966.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,186,223.36x = 761,337,866,492.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,337,866,492.41/1,186,223.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,816.62

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