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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052,730.40, 1,579,081 and 254,005.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052,730.40, 1,579,081 and 254,005.28 is: 381,004.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052,730.40 : 1,579,081 = 254,005.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052,730.40/1,579,081 = 254,005.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052,730.40x = 1,579,081 × 254,005.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052,730.40x = 401,094,911,547.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,094,911,547.68/1,052,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,004.40

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