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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491,961.40, 2,238,233.70 and 639,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491,961.40, 2,238,233.70 and 639,031.40 is: 958,672.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491,961.40 : 2,238,233.70 = 639,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491,961.40/2,238,233.70 = 639,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491,961.40x = 2,238,233.70 × 639,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491,961.40x = 1,430,301,614,838.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,301,614,838.18/1,491,961.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958,672.00

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