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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,287.34, 2,147,029.56 and 366,338.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,287.34, 2,147,029.56 and 366,338.76 is: 549,533.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,287.34 : 2,147,029.56 = 366,338.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,287.34/2,147,029.56 = 366,338.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,287.34x = 2,147,029.56 × 366,338.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,287.34x = 786,540,146,693.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,540,146,693.75/1,431,287.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,533.36

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