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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373,565.60, 2,060,542.80 and 426,837.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373,565.60, 2,060,542.80 and 426,837.60 is: 640,316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373,565.60 : 2,060,542.80 = 426,837.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373,565.60/2,060,542.80 = 426,837.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373,565.60x = 2,060,542.80 × 426,837.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373,565.60x = 879,517,143,449.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,517,143,449.28/1,373,565.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,316.81

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