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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371,971.70, 2,057,957.55 and 425,438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371,971.70, 2,057,957.55 and 425,438.10 is: 638,157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371,971.70 : 2,057,957.55 = 425,438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371,971.70/2,057,957.55 = 425,438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371,971.70x = 2,057,957.55 × 425,438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371,971.70x = 875,533,549,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,533,549,952.66/1,371,971.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,157.15

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