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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041,317.63, 1,562,010.82 and 358,197.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041,317.63, 1,562,010.82 and 358,197.63 is: 537,308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041,317.63 : 1,562,010.82 = 358,197.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041,317.63/1,562,010.82 = 358,197.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041,317.63x = 1,562,010.82 × 358,197.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041,317.63x = 559,508,572,862.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,508,572,862.86/1,041,317.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,308.27

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