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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328,688.40, 1,993,324.20 and 429,977.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328,688.40, 1,993,324.20 and 429,977.20 is: 645,060.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328,688.40 : 1,993,324.20 = 429,977.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328,688.40/1,993,324.20 = 429,977.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328,688.40x = 1,993,324.20 × 429,977.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328,688.40x = 857,083,958,208.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,083,958,208.24/1,328,688.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,060.16

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