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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473,203, 2,209,798.20 and 408,242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473,203, 2,209,798.20 and 408,242 is: 612,361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473,203 : 2,209,798.20 = 408,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473,203/2,209,798.20 = 408,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473,203x = 2,209,798.20 × 408,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473,203x = 902,132,436,764.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,132,436,764.40/1,473,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,361.25

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