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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423,417, 2,135,429.98 and 524,861.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423,417, 2,135,429.98 and 524,861.16 is: 787,404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423,417 : 2,135,429.98 = 524,861.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423,417/2,135,429.98 = 524,861.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423,417x = 2,135,429.98 × 524,861.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423,417x = 1,120,804,256,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,804,256,401.58/1,423,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,404.01

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