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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331,312.40, 1,997,260.20 and 432,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331,312.40, 1,997,260.20 and 432,601.20 is: 648,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331,312.40 : 1,997,260.20 = 432,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331,312.40/1,997,260.20 = 432,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331,312.40x = 1,997,260.20 × 432,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331,312.40x = 864,017,159,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,017,159,232.24/1,331,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,996.55

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