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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242,526.62, 1,863,791.82 and 377,969.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242,526.62, 1,863,791.82 and 377,969.16 is: 566,954.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242,526.62 : 1,863,791.82 = 377,969.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242,526.62/1,863,791.82 = 377,969.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242,526.62x = 1,863,791.82 × 377,969.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242,526.62x = 704,455,828,620.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,455,828,620.27/1,242,526.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,954.31

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