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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142,993.70, 1,714,359.24 and 301,611.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142,993.70, 1,714,359.24 and 301,611.06 is: 452,381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142,993.70 : 1,714,359.24 = 301,611.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142,993.70/1,714,359.24 = 301,611.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142,993.70x = 1,714,359.24 × 301,611.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142,993.70x = 517,069,707,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,069,707,597.19/1,142,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,381.94

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