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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268,038.32, 1,902,271.32 and 426,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268,038.32, 1,902,271.32 and 426,390 is: 639,656.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268,038.32 : 1,902,271.32 = 426,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268,038.32/1,902,271.32 = 426,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268,038.32x = 1,902,271.32 × 426,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268,038.32x = 811,109,468,134.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,109,468,134.80/1,268,038.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,656.91

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