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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627,421.36, 2,441,099.64 and 505,487.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627,421.36, 2,441,099.64 and 505,487.12 is: 758,220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627,421.36 : 2,441,099.64 = 505,487.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627,421.36/2,441,099.64 = 505,487.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627,421.36x = 2,441,099.64 × 505,487.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627,421.36x = 1,233,944,426,656.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,944,426,656.64/1,627,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,220.62

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