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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,427.72, 1,551,141.81 and 360,493.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,427.72, 1,551,141.81 and 360,493.14 is: 540,565.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,427.72 : 1,551,141.81 = 360,493.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,427.72/1,551,141.81 = 360,493.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,427.72x = 1,551,141.81 × 360,493.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,427.72x = 559,175,981,672.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,175,981,672.18/1,034,427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,565.54

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