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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032,862.68, 1,548,659.79 and 358,654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032,862.68, 1,548,659.79 and 358,654.32 is: 537,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032,862.68 : 1,548,659.79 = 358,654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032,862.68/1,548,659.79 = 358,654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032,862.68x = 1,548,659.79 × 358,654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032,862.68x = 555,433,523,893.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,433,523,893.79/1,032,862.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,761.25

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