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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002,997.54, 1,504,491.13 and 244,843.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002,997.54, 1,504,491.13 and 244,843.01 is: 367,263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002,997.54 : 1,504,491.13 = 244,843.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002,997.54/1,504,491.13 = 244,843.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002,997.54x = 1,504,491.13 × 244,843.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002,997.54x = 368,364,136,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,364,136,787.50/1,002,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,263.25

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