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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458,343.80, 2,187,515.70 and 926,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458,343.80, 2,187,515.70 and 926,465.40 is: 1,389,698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458,343.80 : 2,187,515.70 = 926,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458,343.80/2,187,515.70 = 926,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458,343.80x = 2,187,515.70 × 926,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458,343.80x = 2,026,657,608,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,657,608,006.78/1,458,343.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,698.10

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