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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031,131.42, 1,546,328.07 and 357,031.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031,131.42, 1,546,328.07 and 357,031.73 is: 535,419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031,131.42 : 1,546,328.07 = 357,031.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031,131.42/1,546,328.07 = 357,031.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031,131.42x = 1,546,328.07 × 357,031.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031,131.42x = 552,088,189,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,088,189,845.48/1,031,131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,419.81

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