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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008,049, 1,511,548.52 and 475,427.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008,049, 1,511,548.52 and 475,427.02 is: 712,892.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008,049 : 1,511,548.52 = 475,427.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008,049/1,511,548.52 = 475,427.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008,049x = 1,511,548.52 × 475,427.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008,049x = 718,631,008,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,631,008,449.01/1,008,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,892.93

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