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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,256,533.68, 1,884,489.13 and 357,983.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,256,533.68, 1,884,489.13 and 357,983.21 is: 536,886.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,256,533.68 : 1,884,489.13 = 357,983.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,256,533.68/1,884,489.13 = 357,983.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,256,533.68x = 1,884,489.13 × 357,983.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,256,533.68x = 674,615,467,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,615,467,967.51/1,256,533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,886.10

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