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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033,023.50, 1,548,647.79 and 359,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033,023.50, 1,548,647.79 and 359,017.24 is: 538,217.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033,023.50 : 1,548,647.79 = 359,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033,023.50/1,548,647.79 = 359,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033,023.50x = 1,548,647.79 × 359,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033,023.50x = 555,991,255,297.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,991,255,297.90/1,033,023.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,217.43

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