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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483,322.40, 2,224,983.60 and 361,391.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483,322.40, 2,224,983.60 and 361,391.40 is: 542,087.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483,322.40 : 2,224,983.60 = 361,391.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483,322.40/2,224,983.60 = 361,391.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483,322.40x = 2,224,983.60 × 361,391.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483,322.40x = 804,089,938,181.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,089,938,181.04/1,483,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,087.10

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