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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041,999.46, 1,562,982.13 and 332,017.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041,999.46, 1,562,982.13 and 332,017.90 is: 498,021.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041,999.46 : 1,562,982.13 = 332,017.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041,999.46/1,562,982.13 = 332,017.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041,999.46x = 1,562,982.13 × 332,017.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041,999.46x = 518,938,044,540.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,938,044,540.13/1,041,999.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,021.41

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