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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325,321.40, 1,988,313.30 and 426,847.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325,321.40, 1,988,313.30 and 426,847.80 is: 640,378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325,321.40 : 1,988,313.30 = 426,847.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325,321.40/1,988,313.30 = 426,847.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325,321.40x = 1,988,313.30 × 426,847.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325,321.40x = 848,707,157,815.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,707,157,815.74/1,325,321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,378.37

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