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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,782.70, 2,147,625.45 and 366,835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,782.70, 2,147,625.45 and 366,835.20 is: 550,240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,782.70 : 2,147,625.45 = 366,835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,782.70/2,147,625.45 = 366,835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,782.70x = 2,147,625.45 × 366,835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,782.70x = 787,824,611,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,824,611,475.84/1,431,782.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,240.35

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