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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033,272.39, 1,550,613.89 and 359,346.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033,272.39, 1,550,613.89 and 359,346.97 is: 539,265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033,272.39 : 1,550,613.89 = 359,346.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033,272.39/1,550,613.89 = 359,346.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033,272.39x = 1,550,613.89 × 359,346.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033,272.39x = 557,208,403,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,208,403,011.41/1,033,272.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,265.75

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