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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002,246, 1,503,456.62 and 254,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002,246, 1,503,456.62 and 254,292 is: 381,460.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002,246 : 1,503,456.62 = 254,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002,246/1,503,456.62 = 254,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002,246x = 1,503,456.62 × 254,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002,246x = 382,316,989,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,316,989,541.58/1,002,246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,460.23

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