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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042,217.64, 1,563,439.74 and 332,078.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042,217.64, 1,563,439.74 and 332,078.76 is: 498,154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042,217.64 : 1,563,439.74 = 332,078.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042,217.64/1,563,439.74 = 332,078.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042,217.64x = 1,563,439.74 × 332,078.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042,217.64x = 519,185,130,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,185,130,193.92/1,042,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,154.23

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