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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001,265.49, 1,501,731.98 and 361,446.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001,265.49, 1,501,731.98 and 361,446.49 is: 542,109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001,265.49 : 1,501,731.98 = 361,446.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001,265.49/1,501,731.98 = 361,446.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001,265.49x = 1,501,731.98 × 361,446.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001,265.49x = 542,795,753,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,795,753,091.75/1,001,265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,109.72

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