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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008,295.32, 1,511,918.10 and 298,227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008,295.32, 1,511,918.10 and 298,227.54 is: 447,186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008,295.32 : 1,511,918.10 = 298,227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008,295.32/1,511,918.10 = 298,227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008,295.32x = 1,511,918.10 × 298,227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008,295.32x = 450,895,615,644.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,895,615,644.47/1,008,295.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447,186.06

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