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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225,688.09, 1,838,540.30 and 426,984.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225,688.09, 1,838,540.30 and 426,984.75 is: 640,479.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225,688.09 : 1,838,540.30 = 426,984.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225,688.09/1,838,540.30 = 426,984.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225,688.09x = 1,838,540.30 × 426,984.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225,688.09x = 785,028,668,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,028,668,225.50/1,225,688.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,479.97

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