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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357,226.40, 2,035,003.68 and 458,583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357,226.40, 2,035,003.68 and 458,583.24 is: 687,592.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357,226.40 : 2,035,003.68 = 458,583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357,226.40/2,035,003.68 = 458,583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357,226.40x = 2,035,003.68 × 458,583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357,226.40x = 933,218,580,986.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,218,580,986.32/1,357,226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,592.42

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