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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231,321.60, 1,846,982.40 and 432,726.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231,321.60, 1,846,982.40 and 432,726.40 is: 649,089.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231,321.60 : 1,846,982.40 = 432,726.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231,321.60/1,846,982.40 = 432,726.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231,321.60x = 1,846,982.40 × 432,726.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231,321.60x = 799,238,044,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,238,044,815.36/1,231,321.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,089.60

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