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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033,002, 1,549,561.56 and 368,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033,002, 1,549,561.56 and 368,154 is: 552,251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033,002 : 1,549,561.56 = 368,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033,002/1,549,561.56 = 368,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033,002x = 1,549,561.56 × 368,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033,002x = 570,477,286,560.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,477,286,560.24/1,033,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,251.87

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