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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009,540.79, 1,513,983.59 and 335,441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009,540.79, 1,513,983.59 and 335,441.10 is: 503,052.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009,540.79 : 1,513,983.59 = 335,441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009,540.79/1,513,983.59 = 335,441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009,540.79x = 1,513,983.59 × 335,441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009,540.79x = 507,852,320,811.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,852,320,811.55/1,009,540.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,052.80

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