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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026,468, 1,540,343.52 and 494,045.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026,468, 1,540,343.52 and 494,045.28 is: 741,376.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026,468 : 1,540,343.52 = 494,045.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026,468/1,540,343.52 = 494,045.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026,468x = 1,540,343.52 × 494,045.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026,468x = 760,999,445,634.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,999,445,634.59/1,026,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,376.69

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