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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041,504, 1,562,256.32 and 253,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041,504, 1,562,256.32 and 253,536 is: 380,304.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041,504 : 1,562,256.32 = 253,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041,504/1,562,256.32 = 253,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041,504x = 1,562,256.32 × 253,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041,504x = 396,088,218,347.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,088,218,347.52/1,041,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,304.08

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