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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026,003.70, 1,539,005.55 and 278,049.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026,003.70, 1,539,005.55 and 278,049.70 is: 417,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026,003.70 : 1,539,005.55 = 278,049.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026,003.70/1,539,005.55 = 278,049.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026,003.70x = 1,539,005.55 × 278,049.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026,003.70x = 427,920,031,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,920,031,475.84/1,026,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,074.55

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