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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281,083.32, 1,920,971.41 and 427,847.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281,083.32, 1,920,971.41 and 427,847.61 is: 641,553.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281,083.32 : 1,920,971.41 = 427,847.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281,083.32/1,920,971.41 = 427,847.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281,083.32x = 1,920,971.41 × 427,847.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281,083.32x = 821,883,025,577.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,883,025,577.21/1,281,083.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,553.14

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