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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358,231.60, 2,037,347.40 and 360,959.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358,231.60, 2,037,347.40 and 360,959.60 is: 541,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358,231.60 : 2,037,347.40 = 360,959.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358,231.60/2,037,347.40 = 360,959.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358,231.60x = 2,037,347.40 × 360,959.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358,231.60x = 735,400,102,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,400,102,565.04/1,358,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,439.40

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