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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,383.37, 1,918,307.70 and 520,084.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,383.37, 1,918,307.70 and 520,084.86 is: 780,425.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,383.37 : 1,918,307.70 = 520,084.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,383.37/1,918,307.70 = 520,084.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,383.37x = 1,918,307.70 × 520,084.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,383.37x = 997,682,791,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,682,791,591.42/1,278,383.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,425.35

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