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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,957.60, 2,058,014.16 and 425,462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,957.60, 2,058,014.16 and 425,462.88 is: 638,218.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,957.60 : 2,058,014.16 = 425,462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,957.60/2,058,014.16 = 425,462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,957.60x = 2,058,014.16 × 425,462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,957.60x = 875,608,631,594.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,608,631,594.38/1,371,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,218.43

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