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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033,023.26, 1,548,647.44 and 359,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033,023.26, 1,548,647.44 and 359,017 is: 538,217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033,023.26 : 1,548,647.44 = 359,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033,023.26/1,548,647.44 = 359,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033,023.26x = 1,548,647.44 × 359,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033,023.26x = 555,990,757,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,990,757,966.48/1,033,023.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,217.08

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