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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032,553.58, 1,548,228.94 and 400,729.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032,553.58, 1,548,228.94 and 400,729.28 is: 600,860.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032,553.58 : 1,548,228.94 = 400,729.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032,553.58/1,548,228.94 = 400,729.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032,553.58x = 1,548,228.94 × 400,729.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032,553.58x = 620,420,659,658.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,420,659,658.40/1,032,553.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,860.50

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