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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008,658.40, 1,514,737.20 and 536,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008,658.40, 1,514,737.20 and 536,266.40 is: 805,329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008,658.40 : 1,514,737.20 = 536,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008,658.40/1,514,737.20 = 536,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008,658.40x = 1,514,737.20 × 536,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008,658.40x = 812,302,665,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,302,665,190.08/1,008,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,329.80

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