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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,473,206, 2,209,802.70 and 408,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,473,206, 2,209,802.70 and 408,245 is: 612,365.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,473,206 : 2,209,802.70 = 408,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,473,206/2,209,802.70 = 408,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,473,206x = 2,209,802.70 × 408,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,473,206x = 902,140,903,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,140,903,261.50/1,473,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,365.75

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