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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426,747.46, 2,140,196.45 and 361,798.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426,747.46, 2,140,196.45 and 361,798.74 is: 542,717.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426,747.46 : 2,140,196.45 = 361,798.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426,747.46/2,140,196.45 = 361,798.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426,747.46x = 2,140,196.45 × 361,798.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426,747.46x = 774,320,377,153.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,320,377,153.48/1,426,747.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,717.20

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