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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275,998.40, 1,914,256.80 and 434,635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275,998.40, 1,914,256.80 and 434,635.20 is: 652,041.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275,998.40 : 1,914,256.80 = 434,635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275,998.40/1,914,256.80 = 434,635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275,998.40x = 1,914,256.80 × 434,635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275,998.40x = 832,003,387,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,003,387,119.36/1,275,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,041.09

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