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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426,116.27, 2,139,178.05 and 361,158.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426,116.27, 2,139,178.05 and 361,158.45 is: 541,738.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426,116.27 : 2,139,178.05 = 361,158.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426,116.27/2,139,178.05 = 361,158.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426,116.27x = 2,139,178.05 × 361,158.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426,116.27x = 772,582,228,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,582,228,812.02/1,426,116.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,738.60

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