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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357,968.80, 2,036,637.20 and 505,441.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357,968.80, 2,036,637.20 and 505,441.95 is: 758,045.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357,968.80 : 2,036,637.20 = 505,441.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357,968.80/2,036,637.20 = 505,441.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357,968.80x = 2,036,637.20 × 505,441.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357,968.80x = 1,029,401,875,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,401,875,283.33/1,357,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,045.31

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