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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357,968.68, 2,036,637.01 and 505,441.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357,968.68, 2,036,637.01 and 505,441.82 is: 758,045.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357,968.68 : 2,036,637.01 = 505,441.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357,968.68/2,036,637.01 = 505,441.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357,968.68x = 2,036,637.01 × 505,441.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357,968.68x = 1,029,401,520,841.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,401,520,841.75/1,357,968.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,045.12

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