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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009,258.31, 1,514,179.67 and 299,303.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009,258.31, 1,514,179.67 and 299,303.43 is: 449,041.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009,258.31 : 1,514,179.67 = 299,303.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009,258.31/1,514,179.67 = 299,303.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009,258.31x = 1,514,179.67 × 299,303.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009,258.31x = 453,199,168,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,199,168,867.27/1,009,258.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,041.80

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