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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001,238.12, 1,502,053.20 and 440,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001,238.12, 1,502,053.20 and 440,271 is: 660,492.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001,238.12 : 1,502,053.20 = 440,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001,238.12/1,502,053.20 = 440,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001,238.12x = 1,502,053.20 × 440,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001,238.12x = 661,310,464,417.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,310,464,417.20/1,001,238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,492.70

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