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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451,438.40, 2,177,157.60 and 741,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451,438.40, 2,177,157.60 and 741,230.40 is: 1,111,845.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451,438.40 : 2,177,157.60 = 741,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451,438.40/2,177,157.60 = 741,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451,438.40x = 2,177,157.60 × 741,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451,438.40x = 1,613,775,398,711.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,775,398,711.04/1,451,438.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111,845.60

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