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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005,238.68, 1,507,464.36 and 373,808.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005,238.68, 1,507,464.36 and 373,808.04 is: 560,565.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005,238.68 : 1,507,464.36 = 373,808.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005,238.68/1,507,464.36 = 373,808.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005,238.68x = 1,507,464.36 × 373,808.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005,238.68x = 563,502,297,781.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,502,297,781.45/1,005,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,565.67

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