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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009,233, 1,514,141.73 and 299,278.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009,233, 1,514,141.73 and 299,278.17 is: 449,003.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009,233 : 1,514,141.73 = 299,278.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009,233/1,514,141.73 = 299,278.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009,233x = 1,514,141.73 × 299,278.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009,233x = 453,149,566,075.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,149,566,075.03/1,009,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,003.91

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