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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,217.27, 1,879,732.45 and 400,379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,217.27, 1,879,732.45 and 400,379.02 is: 600,538.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,217.27 : 1,879,732.45 = 400,379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,217.27/1,879,732.45 = 400,379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,217.27x = 1,879,732.45 × 400,379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,217.27x = 752,605,436,193.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,605,436,193.20/1,253,217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,538.67

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