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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427,125, 2,141,002.30 and 416,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427,125, 2,141,002.30 and 416,326 is: 624,580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427,125 : 2,141,002.30 = 416,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427,125/2,141,002.30 = 416,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427,125x = 2,141,002.30 × 416,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427,125x = 891,354,923,549.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,354,923,549.80/1,427,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624,580.83

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