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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456,141.70, 2,184,212.55 and 391,291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456,141.70, 2,184,212.55 and 391,291.40 is: 586,937.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456,141.70 : 2,184,212.55 = 391,291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456,141.70/2,184,212.55 = 391,291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456,141.70x = 2,184,212.55 × 391,291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456,141.70x = 854,663,586,587.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,663,586,587.07/1,456,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,937.10

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