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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007,858, 1,511,942.52 and 376,861.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007,858, 1,511,942.52 and 376,861.52 is: 565,350.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007,858 : 1,511,942.52 = 376,861.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007,858/1,511,942.52 = 376,861.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007,858x = 1,511,942.52 × 376,861.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007,858x = 569,792,956,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,792,956,239.83/1,007,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,350.43

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