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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033,217.92, 1,549,738.86 and 359,126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033,217.92, 1,549,738.86 and 359,126.20 is: 538,658.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033,217.92 : 1,549,738.86 = 359,126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033,217.92/1,549,738.86 = 359,126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033,217.92x = 1,549,738.86 × 359,126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033,217.92x = 556,551,827,784.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,551,827,784.13/1,033,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,658.71

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