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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004,436.72, 1,506,657.96 and 246,281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004,436.72, 1,506,657.96 and 246,281.76 is: 369,423.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004,436.72 : 1,506,657.96 = 246,281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004,436.72/1,506,657.96 = 246,281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004,436.72x = 1,506,657.96 × 246,281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004,436.72x = 371,062,374,106.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,062,374,106.81/1,004,436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,423.35

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