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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036,149.47, 1,555,109.90 and 405,506.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036,149.47, 1,555,109.90 and 405,506.15 is: 608,605.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036,149.47 : 1,555,109.90 = 405,506.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036,149.47/1,555,109.90 = 405,506.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036,149.47x = 1,555,109.90 × 405,506.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036,149.47x = 630,606,628,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,606,628,375.89/1,036,149.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,605.85

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