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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042,563.43, 1,563,973.94 and 368,505.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042,563.43, 1,563,973.94 and 368,505.73 is: 552,804.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042,563.43 : 1,563,973.94 = 368,505.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042,563.43/1,563,973.94 = 368,505.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042,563.43x = 1,563,973.94 × 368,505.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042,563.43x = 576,333,358,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,333,358,460.68/1,042,563.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,804.12

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