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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214,211.51, 1,820,999.70 and 361,053.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214,211.51, 1,820,999.70 and 361,053.36 is: 541,485.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214,211.51 : 1,820,999.70 = 361,053.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214,211.51/1,820,999.70 = 361,053.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214,211.51x = 1,820,999.70 × 361,053.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214,211.51x = 657,478,060,243.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,478,060,243.99/1,214,211.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,485.61

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