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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238,517, 1,858,087.62 and 352,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238,517, 1,858,087.62 and 352,053 is: 528,168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238,517 : 1,858,087.62 = 352,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238,517/1,858,087.62 = 352,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238,517x = 1,858,087.62 × 352,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238,517x = 654,145,320,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,145,320,883.86/1,238,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528,168.22

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