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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002,248, 1,503,459.62 and 254,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002,248, 1,503,459.62 and 254,294 is: 381,463.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002,248 : 1,503,459.62 = 254,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002,248/1,503,459.62 = 254,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002,248x = 1,503,459.62 × 254,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002,248x = 382,320,760,608.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,320,760,608.28/1,002,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,463.23

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