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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427,637.76, 2,141,773.44 and 430,293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427,637.76, 2,141,773.44 and 430,293.76 is: 645,536.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427,637.76 : 2,141,773.44 = 430,293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427,637.76/2,141,773.44 = 430,293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427,637.76x = 2,141,773.44 × 430,293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427,637.76x = 921,591,746,565.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,591,746,565.73/1,427,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,536.12

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