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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368,915.81, 2,053,216.86 and 358,135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368,915.81, 2,053,216.86 and 358,135.32 is: 537,161.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368,915.81 : 2,053,216.86 = 358,135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368,915.81/2,053,216.86 = 358,135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368,915.81x = 2,053,216.86 × 358,135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368,915.81x = 735,329,477,185.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,329,477,185.50/1,368,915.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,161.94

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