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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244,145.40, 1,866,218.10 and 402,782.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244,145.40, 1,866,218.10 and 402,782.20 is: 604,173.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244,145.40 : 1,866,218.10 = 402,782.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244,145.40/1,866,218.10 = 402,782.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244,145.40x = 1,866,218.10 × 402,782.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244,145.40x = 751,679,431,997.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,679,431,997.82/1,244,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,173.30

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