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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011,204, 1,517,055.48 and 301,229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011,204, 1,517,055.48 and 301,229.28 is: 451,918.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011,204 : 1,517,055.48 = 301,229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011,204/1,517,055.48 = 301,229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011,204x = 1,517,055.48 × 301,229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011,204x = 456,981,529,960.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,981,529,960.45/1,011,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,918.24

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