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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401,573, 2,102,710.64 and 404,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401,573, 2,102,710.64 and 404,301 is: 606,552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401,573 : 2,102,710.64 = 404,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401,573/2,102,710.64 = 404,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401,573x = 2,102,710.64 × 404,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401,573x = 850,128,012,441.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,128,012,441.14/1,401,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,552.79

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