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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005,222.84, 1,507,813.50 and 331,344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005,222.84, 1,507,813.50 and 331,344.60 is: 497,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005,222.84 : 1,507,813.50 = 331,344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005,222.84/1,507,813.50 = 331,344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005,222.84x = 1,507,813.50 × 331,344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005,222.84x = 499,605,861,032.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,605,861,032.10/1,005,222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,010.06

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