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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005,507.66, 1,507,940.97 and 331,463.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005,507.66, 1,507,940.97 and 331,463.34 is: 497,089.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005,507.66 : 1,507,940.97 = 331,463.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005,507.66/1,507,940.97 = 331,463.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005,507.66x = 1,507,940.97 × 331,463.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005,507.66x = 499,827,150,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,827,150,439.04/1,005,507.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,089.35

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