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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027,186.50, 1,541,479.59 and 362,338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027,186.50, 1,541,479.59 and 362,338.50 is: 543,754.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027,186.50 : 1,541,479.59 = 362,338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027,186.50/1,541,479.59 = 362,338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027,186.50x = 1,541,479.59 × 362,338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027,186.50x = 558,537,402,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,537,402,421.22/1,027,186.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,754.62

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