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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037,543.81, 1,555,863.72 and 551,119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037,543.81, 1,555,863.72 and 551,119.51 is: 826,439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037,543.81 : 1,555,863.72 = 551,119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037,543.81/1,555,863.72 = 551,119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037,543.81x = 1,555,863.72 × 551,119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037,543.81x = 857,466,850,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,466,850,993.18/1,037,543.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,439.18

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