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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026,841.44, 1,540,467.48 and 316,842.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026,841.44, 1,540,467.48 and 316,842.78 is: 475,327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026,841.44 : 1,540,467.48 = 316,842.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026,841.44/1,540,467.48 = 316,842.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026,841.44x = 1,540,467.48 × 316,842.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026,841.44x = 488,085,998,862.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,085,998,862.79/1,026,841.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,327.52

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