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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052,737.40, 1,579,091.50 and 254,012.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052,737.40, 1,579,091.50 and 254,012.28 is: 381,014.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052,737.40 : 1,579,091.50 = 254,012.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052,737.40/1,579,091.50 = 254,012.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052,737.40x = 1,579,091.50 × 254,012.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052,737.40x = 401,108,632,243.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,108,632,243.62/1,052,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,014.90

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