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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,942.38, 1,015,151.13 and 361,227.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,942.38, 1,015,151.13 and 361,227.06 is: 541,700.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,942.38 : 1,015,151.13 = 361,227.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,942.38/1,015,151.13 = 361,227.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,942.38x = 1,015,151.13 × 361,227.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,942.38x = 366,700,058,145.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,700,058,145.58/676,942.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,700.55

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