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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125,321, 1,688,129.72 and 366,896.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125,321, 1,688,129.72 and 366,896.12 is: 550,392.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125,321 : 1,688,129.72 = 366,896.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125,321/1,688,129.72 = 366,896.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125,321x = 1,688,129.72 × 366,896.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125,321x = 619,368,244,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,368,244,324.69/1,125,321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,392.51

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