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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031,138.89, 1,546,339.25 and 357,039.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031,138.89, 1,546,339.25 and 357,039.17 is: 535,430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031,138.89 : 1,546,339.25 = 357,039.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031,138.89/1,546,339.25 = 357,039.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031,138.89x = 1,546,339.25 × 357,039.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031,138.89x = 552,103,682,358.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,103,682,358.42/1,031,138.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,430.96

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