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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006,259.40, 1,511,138.70 and 533,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006,259.40, 1,511,138.70 and 533,867.40 is: 801,729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006,259.40 : 1,511,138.70 = 533,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006,259.40/1,511,138.70 = 533,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006,259.40x = 1,511,138.70 × 533,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006,259.40x = 806,747,688,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,747,688,808.38/1,006,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,729.34

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