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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244,357.40, 1,866,536.10 and 402,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244,357.40, 1,866,536.10 and 402,994.20 is: 604,491.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244,357.40 : 1,866,536.10 = 402,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244,357.40/1,866,536.10 = 402,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244,357.40x = 1,866,536.10 × 402,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244,357.40x = 752,203,222,390.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,203,222,390.62/1,244,357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,491.30

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