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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426,050, 2,139,079.83 and 361,091.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426,050, 2,139,079.83 and 361,091.55 is: 541,638.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426,050 : 2,139,079.83 = 361,091.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426,050/2,139,079.83 = 361,091.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426,050x = 2,139,079.83 × 361,091.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426,050x = 772,403,651,388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,403,651,388.44/1,426,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,638.55

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