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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424,439.58, 1,965,721.38 and 812,591.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424,439.58, 1,965,721.38 and 812,591.26 is: 1,121,372.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424,439.58 : 1,965,721.38 = 812,591.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424,439.58/1,965,721.38 = 812,591.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424,439.58x = 1,965,721.38 × 812,591.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424,439.58x = 1,597,328,012,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,328,012,983.14/1,424,439.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,372.95

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