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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034,990.28, 1,551,993.84 and 360,989.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034,990.28, 1,551,993.84 and 360,989.76 is: 541,313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034,990.28 : 1,551,993.84 = 360,989.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034,990.28/1,551,993.84 = 360,989.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034,990.28x = 1,551,993.84 × 360,989.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034,990.28x = 560,253,883,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,253,883,823.08/1,034,990.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,313.18

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