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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925,515.60, 1,388,273.40 and 426,879.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925,515.60, 1,388,273.40 and 426,879.60 is: 640,319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925,515.60 : 1,388,273.40 = 426,879.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925,515.60/1,388,273.40 = 426,879.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925,515.60x = 1,388,273.40 × 426,879.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925,515.60x = 592,625,593,682.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,625,593,682.64/925,515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,319.40

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