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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016,445, 1,524,699.12 and 376,907.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016,445, 1,524,699.12 and 376,907.88 is: 565,373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016,445 : 1,524,699.12 = 376,907.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016,445/1,524,699.12 = 376,907.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016,445x = 1,524,699.12 × 376,907.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016,445x = 574,671,112,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,671,112,957.07/1,016,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,373.55

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