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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,638.26, 2,147,345.72 and 832,217.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,638.26, 2,147,345.72 and 832,217.10 is: 1,248,260.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,638.26 : 2,147,345.72 = 832,217.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,638.26/2,147,345.72 = 832,217.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,638.26x = 2,147,345.72 × 832,217.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,638.26x = 1,787,057,827,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,057,827,795.81/1,431,638.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,260.74

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