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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251,710.70, 1,877,712.64 and 398,483.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251,710.70, 1,877,712.64 and 398,483.52 is: 597,771.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251,710.70 : 1,877,712.64 = 398,483.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251,710.70/1,877,712.64 = 398,483.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251,710.70x = 1,877,712.64 × 398,483.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251,710.70x = 748,237,542,335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,237,542,335.69/1,251,710.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,771.95

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