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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803,178, 2,488,463.40 and 998,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803,178, 2,488,463.40 and 998,362 is: 1,377,782.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803,178 : 2,488,463.40 = 998,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803,178/2,488,463.40 = 998,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803,178x = 2,488,463.40 × 998,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803,178x = 2,484,387,296,950.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,387,296,950.80/1,803,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,782.61

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