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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325,332.40, 1,987,998.60 and 484,487.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325,332.40, 1,987,998.60 and 484,487.60 is: 726,731.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325,332.40 : 1,987,998.60 = 484,487.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325,332.40/1,987,998.60 = 484,487.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325,332.40x = 1,987,998.60 × 484,487.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325,332.40x = 963,160,670,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,160,670,517.36/1,325,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,731.40

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