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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,477,355.83, 2,216,033.78 and 355,424.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,477,355.83, 2,216,033.78 and 355,424.83 is: 533,137.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,477,355.83 : 2,216,033.78 = 355,424.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,477,355.83/2,216,033.78 = 355,424.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,477,355.83x = 2,216,033.78 × 355,424.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,477,355.83x = 787,633,429,530.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,633,429,530.76/1,477,355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,137.25

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