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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482,786.06, 2,224,179.29 and 360,855.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482,786.06, 2,224,179.29 and 360,855.06 is: 541,282.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482,786.06 : 2,224,179.29 = 360,855.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482,786.06/2,224,179.29 = 360,855.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482,786.06x = 2,224,179.29 × 360,855.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482,786.06x = 802,606,351,143.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,606,351,143.71/1,482,786.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,282.64

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