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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,125, 1,569,420.78 and 381,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,125, 1,569,420.78 and 381,277 is: 572,000.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,125 : 1,569,420.78 = 381,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,125/1,569,420.78 = 381,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,125x = 1,569,420.78 × 381,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,125x = 598,384,046,736.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,384,046,736.06/1,046,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,000.52

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