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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014,591.51, 1,522,027.37 and 340,865.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014,591.51, 1,522,027.37 and 340,865.48 is: 511,345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014,591.51 : 1,522,027.37 = 340,865.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014,591.51/1,522,027.37 = 340,865.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014,591.51x = 1,522,027.37 × 340,865.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014,591.51x = 518,806,582,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,806,582,438.05/1,014,591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,345.29

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