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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356,642, 2,035,001.88 and 359,370

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356,642, 2,035,001.88 and 359,370 is: 539,065.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356,642 : 2,035,001.88 = 359,370 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356,642/2,035,001.88 = 359,370/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356,642x = 2,035,001.88 × 359,370
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356,642x = 731,318,625,615.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,318,625,615.60/1,356,642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,065.30

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