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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803,051.40, 2,706,078.90 and 950,429.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803,051.40, 2,706,078.90 and 950,429.20 is: 1,426,435.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803,051.40 : 2,706,078.90 = 950,429.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803,051.40/2,706,078.90 = 950,429.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803,051.40x = 2,706,078.90 × 950,429.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803,051.40x = 2,571,936,404,063.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,936,404,063.88/1,803,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426,435.43

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