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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243,214.40, 1,864,352.88 and 401,540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243,214.40, 1,864,352.88 and 401,540.16 is: 602,158.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243,214.40 : 1,864,352.88 = 401,540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243,214.40/1,864,352.88 = 401,540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243,214.40x = 1,864,352.88 × 401,540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243,214.40x = 748,612,553,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,612,553,731.66/1,243,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,158.85

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