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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541,278.40, 2,127,029.28 and 952,708.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541,278.40, 2,127,029.28 and 952,708.64 is: 1,314,778.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541,278.40 : 2,127,029.28 = 952,708.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541,278.40/2,127,029.28 = 952,708.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541,278.40x = 2,127,029.28 × 952,708.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541,278.40x = 2,026,439,172,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,439,172,588.98/1,541,278.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314,778.16

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