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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031,279.40, 1,546,548.48 and 357,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031,279.40, 1,546,548.48 and 357,179.04 is: 535,640.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031,279.40 : 1,546,548.48 = 357,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031,279.40/1,546,548.48 = 357,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031,279.40x = 1,546,548.48 × 357,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031,279.40x = 552,394,701,399.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,394,701,399.86/1,031,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,640.20

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