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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046,486, 1,569,963 and 381,638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046,486, 1,569,963 and 381,638 is: 572,542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046,486 : 1,569,963 = 381,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046,486/1,569,963 = 381,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046,486x = 1,569,963 × 381,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046,486x = 599,157,539,394
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,157,539,394/1,046,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,542.34

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