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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292,785.78, 1,939,178.67 and 406,321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292,785.78, 1,939,178.67 and 406,321.78 is: 609,482.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292,785.78 : 1,939,178.67 = 406,321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292,785.78/1,939,178.67 = 406,321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292,785.78x = 1,939,178.67 × 406,321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292,785.78x = 787,930,528,932.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,930,528,932.43/1,292,785.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609,482.67

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