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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049,392.56, 1,574,363.74 and 329,705.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049,392.56, 1,574,363.74 and 329,705.18 is: 494,644.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049,392.56 : 1,574,363.74 = 329,705.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049,392.56/1,574,363.74 = 329,705.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049,392.56x = 1,574,363.74 × 329,705.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049,392.56x = 519,075,886,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,075,886,963.95/1,049,392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,644.15

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