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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242,003.80, 1,863,005.70 and 444,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242,003.80, 1,863,005.70 and 444,186.20 is: 666,279.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242,003.80 : 1,863,005.70 = 444,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242,003.80/1,863,005.70 = 444,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242,003.80x = 1,863,005.70 × 444,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242,003.80x = 827,521,422,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,521,422,461.34/1,242,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,279.30

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