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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,508.60, 1,232,403 and 366,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,508.60, 1,232,403 and 366,265.02 is: 549,459.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,508.60 : 1,232,403 = 366,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,508.60/1,232,403 = 366,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,508.60x = 1,232,403 × 366,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,508.60x = 451,386,109,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,386,109,443.06/821,508.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,459.99

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