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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421,658.38, 1,963,205.43 and 913,253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421,658.38, 1,963,205.43 and 913,253.78 is: 1,261,136.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421,658.38 : 1,963,205.43 = 913,253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421,658.38/1,963,205.43 = 913,253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421,658.38x = 1,963,205.43 × 913,253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421,658.38x = 1,792,904,779,864.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,904,779,864.03/1,421,658.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,136.15

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