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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272,035.43, 1,908,023.13 and 312,489.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272,035.43, 1,908,023.13 and 312,489.50 is: 468,726.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272,035.43 : 1,908,023.13 = 312,489.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272,035.43/1,908,023.13 = 312,489.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272,035.43x = 1,908,023.13 × 312,489.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272,035.43x = 596,237,184,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,237,184,342.02/1,272,035.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,726.87

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