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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008,001.88, 1,512,298.14 and 298,048.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008,001.88, 1,512,298.14 and 298,048.40 is: 447,159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008,001.88 : 1,512,298.14 = 298,048.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008,001.88/1,512,298.14 = 298,048.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008,001.88x = 1,512,298.14 × 298,048.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008,001.88x = 450,738,040,949.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,738,040,949.98/1,008,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,159.92

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