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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235,659.40, 1,853,489.10 and 436,934.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235,659.40, 1,853,489.10 and 436,934.60 is: 655,401.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235,659.40 : 1,853,489.10 = 436,934.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235,659.40/1,853,489.10 = 436,934.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235,659.40x = 1,853,489.10 × 436,934.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235,659.40x = 809,853,518,512.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,853,518,512.86/1,235,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,401.90

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