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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,027.40, 1,261,832.70 and 368,052.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,027.40, 1,261,832.70 and 368,052.20 is: 552,205.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,027.40 : 1,261,832.70 = 368,052.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,027.40/1,261,832.70 = 368,052.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,027.40x = 1,261,832.70 × 368,052.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,027.40x = 464,420,301,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,420,301,266.94/841,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,205.91

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