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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006,032.52, 1,509,198.81 and 332,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006,032.52, 1,509,198.81 and 332,185 is: 498,327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006,032.52 : 1,509,198.81 = 332,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006,032.52/1,509,198.81 = 332,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006,032.52x = 1,509,198.81 × 332,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006,032.52x = 501,333,206,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,333,206,699.85/1,006,032.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,327.04

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