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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259,274.96, 1,888,355.14 and 360,511.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259,274.96, 1,888,355.14 and 360,511.92 is: 540,608.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259,274.96 : 1,888,355.14 = 360,511.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259,274.96/1,888,355.14 = 360,511.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259,274.96x = 1,888,355.14 × 360,511.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259,274.96x = 680,774,537,163.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,774,537,163.27/1,259,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,608.33

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