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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038,047.20, 1,557,070.80 and 373,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038,047.20, 1,557,070.80 and 373,266.40 is: 559,899.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038,047.20 : 1,557,070.80 = 373,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038,047.20/1,557,070.80 = 373,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038,047.20x = 1,557,070.80 × 373,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038,047.20x = 581,202,212,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,202,212,061.12/1,038,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,899.60

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