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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232,599.28, 1,848,898.90 and 334,041.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232,599.28, 1,848,898.90 and 334,041.02 is: 501,061.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232,599.28 : 1,848,898.90 = 334,041.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232,599.28/1,848,898.90 = 334,041.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232,599.28x = 1,848,898.90 × 334,041.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232,599.28x = 617,608,074,432.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,608,074,432.88/1,232,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,061.52

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