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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008,977.68, 1,513,422.72 and 250,803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008,977.68, 1,513,422.72 and 250,803.12 is: 376,193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008,977.68 : 1,513,422.72 = 250,803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008,977.68/1,513,422.72 = 250,803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008,977.68x = 1,513,422.72 × 250,803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008,977.68x = 379,571,140,054.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,571,140,054.89/1,008,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,193.79

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