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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526,236, 2,289,397.74 and 404,305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526,236, 2,289,397.74 and 404,305 is: 606,469.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526,236 : 2,289,397.74 = 404,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526,236/2,289,397.74 = 404,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526,236x = 2,289,397.74 × 404,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526,236x = 925,614,953,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,614,953,270.70/1,526,236
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,469.09

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