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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584,028.40, 2,376,042.60 and 461,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584,028.40, 2,376,042.60 and 461,951.60 is: 692,927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584,028.40 : 2,376,042.60 = 461,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584,028.40/2,376,042.60 = 461,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584,028.40x = 2,376,042.60 × 461,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584,028.40x = 1,097,616,680,738.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,616,680,738.16/1,584,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,927.40

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