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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,140.47, 1,555,096.40 and 405,497.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,140.47, 1,555,096.40 and 405,497.15 is: 608,592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,140.47 : 1,555,096.40 = 405,497.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,140.47/1,555,096.40 = 405,497.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,140.47x = 1,555,096.40 × 405,497.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,140.47x = 630,587,158,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,587,158,175.26/1,036,140.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,592.34

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