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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008,181.42, 1,512,272.13 and 298,154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008,181.42, 1,512,272.13 and 298,154.15 is: 447,231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008,181.42 : 1,512,272.13 = 298,154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008,181.42/1,512,272.13 = 298,154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008,181.42x = 1,512,272.13 × 298,154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008,181.42x = 450,890,208,480.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,890,208,480.42/1,008,181.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,231.22

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