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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255,055.72, 1,882,717.29 and 401,822.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255,055.72, 1,882,717.29 and 401,822.24 is: 602,776.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255,055.72 : 1,882,717.29 = 401,822.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255,055.72/1,882,717.29 = 401,822.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255,055.72x = 1,882,717.29 × 401,822.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255,055.72x = 756,517,669,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,517,669,340.94/1,255,055.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,776.16

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