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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361,078.86, 2,041,805.05 and 462,279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361,078.86, 2,041,805.05 and 462,279.26 is: 693,482.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361,078.86 : 2,041,805.05 = 462,279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361,078.86/2,041,805.05 = 462,279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361,078.86x = 2,041,805.05 × 462,279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361,078.86x = 943,884,127,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,884,127,578.26/1,361,078.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,482.32

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