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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361,520.81, 2,042,502.87 and 402,073.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361,520.81, 2,042,502.87 and 402,073.45 is: 603,175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361,520.81 : 2,042,502.87 = 402,073.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361,520.81/2,042,502.87 = 402,073.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361,520.81x = 2,042,502.87 × 402,073.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361,520.81x = 821,236,175,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,236,175,575.80/1,361,520.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,175.63

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