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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,989.70, 2,147,935.95 and 367,042.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,989.70, 2,147,935.95 and 367,042.20 is: 550,550.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,989.70 : 2,147,935.95 = 367,042.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,989.70/2,147,935.95 = 367,042.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,989.70x = 2,147,935.95 × 367,042.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,989.70x = 788,383,136,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,383,136,547.09/1,431,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,550.84

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