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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803,203, 2,488,497.90 and 998,387

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803,203, 2,488,497.90 and 998,387 is: 1,377,817.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803,203 : 2,488,497.90 = 998,387 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803,203/2,488,497.90 = 998,387/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803,203x = 2,488,497.90 × 998,387
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803,203x = 2,484,483,952,887.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,483,952,887.30/1,803,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,817.11

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