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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,267.40, 1,848,577.43 and 379,411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232,267.40, 1,848,577.43 and 379,411.21 is: 569,171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232,267.40 : 1,848,577.43 = 379,411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232,267.40/1,848,577.43 = 379,411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232,267.40x = 1,848,577.43 × 379,411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232,267.40x = 701,370,997,597.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,370,997,597.93/1,232,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,171.10

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