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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426,033.71, 2,138,870.13 and 466,407.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426,033.71, 2,138,870.13 and 466,407.27 is: 699,551.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426,033.71 : 2,138,870.13 = 466,407.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426,033.71/2,138,870.13 = 466,407.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426,033.71x = 2,138,870.13 × 466,407.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426,033.71x = 997,584,578,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,584,578,217.85/1,426,033.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,551.89

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