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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481,063, 2,221,601.80 and 359,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481,063, 2,221,601.80 and 359,132 is: 538,699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481,063 : 2,221,601.80 = 359,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481,063/2,221,601.80 = 359,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481,063x = 2,221,601.80 × 359,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481,063x = 797,848,297,637.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,848,297,637.60/1,481,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,699.77

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