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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,331.80, 2,146,996.32 and 366,372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,331.80, 2,146,996.32 and 366,372.15 is: 549,557.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,331.80 : 2,146,996.32 = 366,372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,331.80/2,146,996.32 = 366,372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,331.80x = 2,146,996.32 × 366,372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,331.80x = 786,599,657,800.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,599,657,800.49/1,431,331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,557.87

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