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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328,986.20, 1,993,674.90 and 430,129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328,986.20, 1,993,674.90 and 430,129.20 is: 645,257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328,986.20 : 1,993,674.90 = 430,129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328,986.20/1,993,674.90 = 430,129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328,986.20x = 1,993,674.90 × 430,129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328,986.20x = 857,537,789,797.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,537,789,797.08/1,328,986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,257.11

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