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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032,917, 1,549,433.82 and 368,069

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032,917, 1,549,433.82 and 368,069 is: 552,124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032,917 : 1,549,433.82 = 368,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032,917/1,549,433.82 = 368,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032,917x = 1,549,433.82 × 368,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032,917x = 570,298,556,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,298,556,693.58/1,032,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,124.28

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