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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373,999.60, 2,061,193.80 and 427,271.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373,999.60, 2,061,193.80 and 427,271.60 is: 640,967.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373,999.60 : 2,061,193.80 = 427,271.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373,999.60/2,061,193.80 = 427,271.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373,999.60x = 2,061,193.80 × 427,271.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373,999.60x = 880,689,572,836.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,689,572,836.08/1,373,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,967.85

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