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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,124, 1,569,419.28 and 381,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,124, 1,569,419.28 and 381,276 is: 571,999.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,124 : 1,569,419.28 = 381,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,124/1,569,419.28 = 381,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,124x = 1,569,419.28 × 381,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,124x = 598,381,905,401.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,381,905,401.28/1,046,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571,999.02

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