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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327,237.60, 1,990,856.40 and 617,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327,237.60, 1,990,856.40 and 617,029.60 is: 925,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327,237.60 : 1,990,856.40 = 617,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327,237.60/1,990,856.40 = 617,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327,237.60x = 1,990,856.40 × 617,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327,237.60x = 1,228,417,328,149.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,417,328,149.44/1,327,237.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,544.40

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