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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426,264.40, 2,138,878.20 and 716,056.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426,264.40, 2,138,878.20 and 716,056.40 is: 1,073,824.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426,264.40 : 2,138,878.20 = 716,056.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426,264.40/2,138,878.20 = 716,056.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426,264.40x = 2,138,878.20 × 716,056.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426,264.40x = 1,531,557,423,930.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,557,423,930.48/1,426,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073,824.34

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