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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524,254.53, 2,286,382.78 and 387,102.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524,254.53, 2,286,382.78 and 387,102.01 is: 580,653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524,254.53 : 2,286,382.78 = 387,102.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524,254.53/2,286,382.78 = 387,102.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524,254.53x = 2,286,382.78 × 387,102.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524,254.53x = 885,063,369,767.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,063,369,767.39/1,524,254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,653.27

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