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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462,847.40, 2,194,271.10 and 932,718.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462,847.40, 2,194,271.10 and 932,718.60 is: 1,399,077.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462,847.40 : 2,194,271.10 = 932,718.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462,847.40/2,194,271.10 = 932,718.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462,847.40x = 2,194,271.10 × 932,718.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462,847.40x = 2,046,637,468,412.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,046,637,468,412.46/1,462,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,077.90

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