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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040,256, 1,560,834.72 and 366,818.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040,256, 1,560,834.72 and 366,818.31 is: 550,386.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040,256 : 1,560,834.72 = 366,818.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040,256/1,560,834.72 = 366,818.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040,256x = 1,560,834.72 × 366,818.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040,256x = 572,542,754,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,542,754,179.72/1,040,256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,386.40

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