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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006,031.50, 1,509,197.32 and 332,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006,031.50, 1,509,197.32 and 332,184 is: 498,325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006,031.50 : 1,509,197.32 = 332,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006,031.50/1,509,197.32 = 332,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006,031.50x = 1,509,197.32 × 332,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006,031.50x = 501,331,202,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,331,202,546.88/1,006,031.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,325.55

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