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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,391.76, 1,918,443 and 530,437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,391.76, 1,918,443 and 530,437.76 is: 796,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,391.76 : 1,918,443 = 530,437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,391.76/1,918,443 = 530,437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,391.76x = 1,918,443 × 530,437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,391.76x = 1,017,614,607,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,614,607,607.68/1,278,391.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,011.55

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