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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042,151.20, 1,563,313.20 and 332,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042,151.20, 1,563,313.20 and 332,159.20 is: 498,266.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042,151.20 : 1,563,313.20 = 332,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042,151.20/1,563,313.20 = 332,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042,151.20x = 1,563,313.20 × 332,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042,151.20x = 519,268,861,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,268,861,861.44/1,042,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,266.34

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