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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372,140.98, 2,058,024.63 and 361,178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372,140.98, 2,058,024.63 and 361,178.28 is: 541,718.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372,140.98 : 2,058,024.63 = 361,178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372,140.98/2,058,024.63 = 361,178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372,140.98x = 2,058,024.63 × 361,178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372,140.98x = 743,313,796,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,313,796,061.04/1,372,140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,718.24

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