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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473,204, 2,209,799.70 and 408,243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473,204, 2,209,799.70 and 408,243 is: 612,362.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473,204 : 2,209,799.70 = 408,243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473,204/2,209,799.70 = 408,243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473,204x = 2,209,799.70 × 408,243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473,204x = 902,135,258,927.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,135,258,927.10/1,473,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,362.75

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