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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268,869, 1,903,303.52 and 382,405

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268,869, 1,903,303.52 and 382,405 is: 573,607.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268,869 : 1,903,303.52 = 382,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268,869/1,903,303.52 = 382,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268,869x = 1,903,303.52 × 382,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268,869x = 727,832,782,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,832,782,565.60/1,268,869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,607.51

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