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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027,997.20, 1,541,825.70 and 344,875.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027,997.20, 1,541,825.70 and 344,875.60 is: 517,256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027,997.20 : 1,541,825.70 = 344,875.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027,997.20/1,541,825.70 = 344,875.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027,997.20x = 1,541,825.70 × 344,875.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027,997.20x = 531,738,063,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,738,063,382.92/1,027,997.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,256.33

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