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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052,657, 1,578,998.94 and 304,703.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052,657, 1,578,998.94 and 304,703.72 is: 457,059.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052,657 : 1,578,998.94 = 304,703.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052,657/1,578,998.94 = 304,703.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052,657x = 1,578,998.94 × 304,703.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052,657x = 481,126,850,894.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,126,850,894.06/1,052,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457,059.47

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