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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296,042.40, 1,944,063.60 and 587,454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296,042.40, 1,944,063.60 and 587,454.40 is: 881,181.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296,042.40 : 1,944,063.60 = 587,454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296,042.40/1,944,063.60 = 587,454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296,042.40x = 1,944,063.60 × 587,454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296,042.40x = 1,142,048,715,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,048,715,699.84/1,296,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881,181.60

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