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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242,003.70, 1,863,005.55 and 355,539.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242,003.70, 1,863,005.55 and 355,539.70 is: 533,309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242,003.70 : 1,863,005.55 = 355,539.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242,003.70/1,863,005.55 = 355,539.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242,003.70x = 1,863,005.55 × 355,539.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242,003.70x = 662,372,434,345.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,372,434,345.34/1,242,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,309.55

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