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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002,343, 1,503,565.56 and 292,424.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002,343, 1,503,565.56 and 292,424.62 is: 438,651.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002,343 : 1,503,565.56 = 292,424.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002,343/1,503,565.56 = 292,424.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002,343x = 1,503,565.56 × 292,424.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002,343x = 439,679,587,528.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,679,587,528.09/1,002,343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,651.83

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