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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031,148, 1,546,352.94 and 357,048.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031,148, 1,546,352.94 and 357,048.38 is: 535,444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031,148 : 1,546,352.94 = 357,048.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031,148/1,546,352.94 = 357,048.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031,148x = 1,546,352.94 × 357,048.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031,148x = 552,122,812,135.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,122,812,135.24/1,031,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,444.78

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