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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,265.40, 1,879,971.20 and 354,631.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,265.40, 1,879,971.20 and 354,631.96 is: 531,968.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,265.40 : 1,879,971.20 = 354,631.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,265.40/1,879,971.20 = 354,631.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,265.40x = 1,879,971.20 × 354,631.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,265.40x = 666,697,860,226.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,697,860,226.54/1,253,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531,968.62

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