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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473,202, 2,209,796.70 and 408,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473,202, 2,209,796.70 and 408,241 is: 612,359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473,202 : 2,209,796.70 = 408,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473,202/2,209,796.70 = 408,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473,202x = 2,209,796.70 × 408,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473,202x = 902,129,614,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,129,614,604.70/1,473,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,359.75

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