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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041,708.52, 1,562,562.78 and 376,705

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041,708.52, 1,562,562.78 and 376,705 is: 565,057.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041,708.52 : 1,562,562.78 = 376,705 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041,708.52/1,562,562.78 = 376,705/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041,708.52x = 1,562,562.78 × 376,705
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041,708.52x = 588,625,212,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,625,212,039.90/1,041,708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,057.50

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