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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218,042.40, 1,827,063.60 and 376,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218,042.40, 1,827,063.60 and 376,679.20 is: 565,018.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218,042.40 : 1,827,063.60 = 376,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218,042.40/1,827,063.60 = 376,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218,042.40x = 1,827,063.60 × 376,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218,042.40x = 688,216,855,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,216,855,197.12/1,218,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,018.80

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