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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041,646.88, 1,562,595.34 and 367,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041,646.88, 1,562,595.34 and 367,589 is: 551,427.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041,646.88 : 1,562,595.34 = 367,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041,646.88/1,562,595.34 = 367,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041,646.88x = 1,562,595.34 × 367,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041,646.88x = 574,392,858,435.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,392,858,435.26/1,041,646.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,427.62

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