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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,253,934.52, 1,880,972.86 and 401,081.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,253,934.52, 1,880,972.86 and 401,081.06 is: 601,644.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,253,934.52 : 1,880,972.86 = 401,081.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,253,934.52/1,880,972.86 = 401,081.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,253,934.52x = 1,880,972.86 × 401,081.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,253,934.52x = 754,422,588,520.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,422,588,520.03/1,253,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,644.33

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