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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014,809, 1,522,303.41 and 266,855

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014,809, 1,522,303.41 and 266,855 is: 400,306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014,809 : 1,522,303.41 = 266,855 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014,809/1,522,303.41 = 266,855/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014,809x = 1,522,303.41 × 266,855
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014,809x = 406,234,276,475.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,234,276,475.55/1,014,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,306.14

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