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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002,078.70, 1,503,118.05 and 254,124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002,078.70, 1,503,118.05 and 254,124.70 is: 381,187.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002,078.70 : 1,503,118.05 = 254,124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002,078.70/1,503,118.05 = 254,124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002,078.70x = 1,503,118.05 × 254,124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002,078.70x = 381,979,423,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,979,423,520.84/1,002,078.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,187.05

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