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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016,217.39, 1,524,916.41 and 455,251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016,217.39, 1,524,916.41 and 455,251.89 is: 683,142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016,217.39 : 1,524,916.41 = 455,251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016,217.39/1,524,916.41 = 455,251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016,217.39x = 1,524,916.41 × 455,251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016,217.39x = 694,221,077,744.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,221,077,744.52/1,016,217.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,142.29

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