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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370,282, 2,055,619.02 and 423,725.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370,282, 2,055,619.02 and 423,725.72 is: 635,649.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370,282 : 2,055,619.02 = 423,725.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370,282/2,055,619.02 = 423,725.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370,282x = 2,055,619.02 × 423,725.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370,282x = 871,018,649,295.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,018,649,295.19/1,370,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,649.19

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