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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,277,142.59, 1,915,950.00 and 366,286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,277,142.59, 1,915,950.00 and 366,286.92 is: 549,498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,277,142.59 : 1,915,950.00 = 366,286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,277,142.59/1,915,950.00 = 366,286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,277,142.59x = 1,915,950.00 × 366,286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,277,142.59x = 701,787,428,248.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,787,428,248.16/1,277,142.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,498.10

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