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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524,377.16, 2,286,662.94 and 402,417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524,377.16, 2,286,662.94 and 402,417 is: 603,651.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524,377.16 : 2,286,662.94 = 402,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524,377.16/2,286,662.94 = 402,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524,377.16x = 2,286,662.94 × 402,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524,377.16x = 920,192,040,325.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,192,040,325.98/1,524,377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,651.16

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