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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009,217.27, 1,514,118.12 and 299,262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009,217.27, 1,514,118.12 and 299,262.40 is: 448,980.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009,217.27 : 1,514,118.12 = 299,262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009,217.27/1,514,118.12 = 299,262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009,217.27x = 1,514,118.12 × 299,262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009,217.27x = 453,118,617,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,118,617,567.16/1,009,217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448,980.24

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