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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502,529.28, 2,253,876 and 380,608

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502,529.28, 2,253,876 and 380,608 is: 570,932.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502,529.28 : 2,253,876 = 380,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502,529.28/2,253,876 = 380,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502,529.28x = 2,253,876 × 380,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502,529.28x = 857,843,236,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,843,236,608/1,502,529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,932.79

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