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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356,640, 2,034,998.88 and 359,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356,640, 2,034,998.88 and 359,368 is: 539,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356,640 : 2,034,998.88 = 359,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356,640/2,034,998.88 = 359,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356,640x = 2,034,998.88 × 359,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356,640x = 731,313,477,507.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,313,477,507.84/1,356,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,062.30

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