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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070,995.91, 1,606,481.51 and 361,522.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070,995.91, 1,606,481.51 and 361,522.17 is: 542,279.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070,995.91 : 1,606,481.51 = 361,522.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070,995.91/1,606,481.51 = 361,522.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070,995.91x = 1,606,481.51 × 361,522.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070,995.91x = 580,778,679,752.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,778,679,752.47/1,070,995.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,279.09

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