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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008,003.40, 1,512,005.10 and 759,171.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008,003.40, 1,512,005.10 and 759,171.40 is: 1,138,757.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008,003.40 : 1,512,005.10 = 759,171.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008,003.40/1,512,005.10 = 759,171.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008,003.40x = 1,512,005.10 × 759,171.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008,003.40x = 1,147,871,028,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,871,028,574.14/1,008,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138,757.10

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