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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041,338.84, 1,562,042.27 and 358,218.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041,338.84, 1,562,042.27 and 358,218.65 is: 537,339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041,338.84 : 1,562,042.27 = 358,218.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041,338.84/1,562,042.27 = 358,218.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041,338.84x = 1,562,042.27 × 358,218.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041,338.84x = 559,552,678,002.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,552,678,002.99/1,041,338.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,339.68

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