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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237,566.62, 1,856,351.52 and 339,016.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237,566.62, 1,856,351.52 and 339,016.26 is: 508,524.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237,566.62 : 1,856,351.52 = 339,016.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237,566.62/1,856,351.52 = 339,016.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237,566.62x = 1,856,351.52 × 339,016.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237,566.62x = 629,333,349,555.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,333,349,555.72/1,237,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,524.83

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