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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,278,841.76, 1,918,044.62 and 425,816.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,278,841.76, 1,918,044.62 and 425,816.67 is: 638,652.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,278,841.76 : 1,918,044.62 = 425,816.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,278,841.76/1,918,044.62 = 425,816.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,278,841.76x = 1,918,044.62 × 425,816.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,278,841.76x = 816,735,380,633.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,735,380,633.89/1,278,841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,652.42

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