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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016,406, 1,524,640.59 and 376,868.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016,406, 1,524,640.59 and 376,868.88 is: 565,315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016,406 : 1,524,640.59 = 376,868.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016,406/1,524,640.59 = 376,868.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016,406x = 1,524,640.59 × 376,868.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016,406x = 574,589,591,555.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,589,591,555.84/1,016,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,315.03

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