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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481,315.70, 2,221,973.55 and 359,384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481,315.70, 2,221,973.55 and 359,384.70 is: 539,077.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481,315.70 : 2,221,973.55 = 359,384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481,315.70/2,221,973.55 = 359,384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481,315.70x = 2,221,973.55 × 359,384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481,315.70x = 798,543,297,674.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,543,297,674.69/1,481,315.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,077.05

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