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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368,023.46, 2,052,255.72 and 421,393.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368,023.46, 2,052,255.72 and 421,393.28 is: 632,157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368,023.46 : 2,052,255.72 = 421,393.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368,023.46/2,052,255.72 = 421,393.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368,023.46x = 2,052,255.72 × 421,393.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368,023.46x = 864,806,769,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,806,769,249.56/1,368,023.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,157.85

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