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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480,670.40, 2,221,005.60 and 534,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480,670.40, 2,221,005.60 and 534,187.20 is: 801,280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480,670.40 : 2,221,005.60 = 534,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480,670.40/2,221,005.60 = 534,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480,670.40x = 2,221,005.60 × 534,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480,670.40x = 1,186,432,762,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,432,762,648.32/1,480,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,280.80

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