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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462,167.70, 2,193,251.55 and 397,341.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462,167.70, 2,193,251.55 and 397,341.70 is: 596,012.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462,167.70 : 2,193,251.55 = 397,341.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462,167.70/2,193,251.55 = 397,341.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462,167.70x = 2,193,251.55 × 397,341.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462,167.70x = 871,470,299,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,470,299,404.64/1,462,167.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,012.55

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