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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301,478.30, 1,952,144.55 and 402,912.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301,478.30, 1,952,144.55 and 402,912.90 is: 604,346.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301,478.30 : 1,952,144.55 = 402,912.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301,478.30/1,952,144.55 = 402,912.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301,478.30x = 1,952,144.55 × 402,912.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301,478.30x = 786,544,221,859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,544,221,859.70/1,301,478.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,346.78

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