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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358,321.04, 2,037,479.40 and 361,049.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358,321.04, 2,037,479.40 and 361,049.04 is: 541,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358,321.04 : 2,037,479.40 = 361,049.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358,321.04/2,037,479.40 = 361,049.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358,321.04x = 2,037,479.40 × 361,049.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358,321.04x = 735,629,981,389.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,629,981,389.78/1,358,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,572.99

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