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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016,276.52, 1,524,414.66 and 268,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016,276.52, 1,524,414.66 and 268,329 is: 402,493.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016,276.52 : 1,524,414.66 = 268,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016,276.52/1,524,414.66 = 268,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016,276.52x = 1,524,414.66 × 268,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016,276.52x = 409,044,661,303.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,044,661,303.14/1,016,276.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,493.47

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