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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002,174.50, 1,503,349.24 and 254,220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002,174.50, 1,503,349.24 and 254,220.50 is: 381,352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002,174.50 : 1,503,349.24 = 254,220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002,174.50/1,503,349.24 = 254,220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002,174.50x = 1,503,349.24 × 254,220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002,174.50x = 382,182,195,467.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,182,195,467.42/1,002,174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,352.94

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