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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009,461, 1,514,186.63 and 959,004.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009,461, 1,514,186.63 and 959,004.48 is: 1,438,502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009,461 : 1,514,186.63 = 959,004.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009,461/1,514,186.63 = 959,004.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009,461x = 1,514,186.63 × 959,004.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009,461x = 1,452,111,756,931.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,111,756,931.08/1,009,461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,502.09

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