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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272,031.89, 1,908,038.11 and 325,401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272,031.89, 1,908,038.11 and 325,401.09 is: 488,099.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272,031.89 : 1,908,038.11 = 325,401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272,031.89/1,908,038.11 = 325,401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272,031.89x = 1,908,038.11 × 325,401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272,031.89x = 620,877,680,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,877,680,755.54/1,272,031.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,099.15

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