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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,946.38, 1,015,157.12 and 361,231.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,946.38, 1,015,157.12 and 361,231.06 is: 541,706.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,946.38 : 1,015,157.12 = 361,231.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,946.38/1,015,157.12 = 361,231.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,946.38x = 1,015,157.12 × 361,231.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,946.38x = 366,706,282,524.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,706,282,524.15/676,946.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,706.54

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