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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016,251.44, 1,524,441.96 and 268,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016,251.44, 1,524,441.96 and 268,278 is: 402,434.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016,251.44 : 1,524,441.96 = 268,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016,251.44/1,524,441.96 = 268,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016,251.44x = 1,524,441.96 × 268,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016,251.44x = 408,974,240,144.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,974,240,144.88/1,016,251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,434.11

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