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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009,538.16, 1,513,979.59 and 335,438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009,538.16, 1,513,979.59 and 335,438.44 is: 503,048.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009,538.16 : 1,513,979.59 = 335,438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009,538.16/1,513,979.59 = 335,438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009,538.16x = 1,513,979.59 × 335,438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009,538.16x = 507,846,951,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,846,951,861.44/1,009,538.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,048.79

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