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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041,997.96, 1,562,979.88 and 332,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041,997.96, 1,562,979.88 and 332,016.40 is: 498,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041,997.96 : 1,562,979.88 = 332,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041,997.96/1,562,979.88 = 332,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041,997.96x = 1,562,979.88 × 332,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041,997.96x = 518,934,953,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,934,953,030.03/1,041,997.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,019.16

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