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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214,187.58, 1,820,963.98 and 361,029.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214,187.58, 1,820,963.98 and 361,029.46 is: 541,449.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214,187.58 : 1,820,963.98 = 361,029.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214,187.58/1,820,963.98 = 361,029.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214,187.58x = 1,820,963.98 × 361,029.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214,187.58x = 657,421,642,378.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,421,642,378.85/1,214,187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,449.82

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