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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,546.72, 2,147,157.81 and 366,596.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,546.72, 2,147,157.81 and 366,596.52 is: 549,853.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,546.72 : 2,147,157.81 = 366,596.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,546.72/2,147,157.81 = 366,596.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,546.72x = 2,147,157.81 × 366,596.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,546.72x = 787,140,581,036.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,140,581,036.82/1,431,546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,853.23

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