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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457,268.59, 2,184,823.22 and 698,387.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457,268.59, 2,184,823.22 and 698,387.49 is: 1,047,063.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457,268.59 : 2,184,823.22 = 698,387.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457,268.59/2,184,823.22 = 698,387.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457,268.59x = 2,184,823.22 × 698,387.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457,268.59x = 1,525,853,201,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,853,201,217.58/1,457,268.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047,063.81

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