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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087,682, 1,631,106.48 and 358,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087,682, 1,631,106.48 and 358,034 is: 536,913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087,682 : 1,631,106.48 = 358,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087,682/1,631,106.48 = 358,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087,682x = 1,631,106.48 × 358,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087,682x = 583,991,577,460.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,991,577,460.32/1,087,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,913.89

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