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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461,828.62, 2,192,575.40 and 382,445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461,828.62, 2,192,575.40 and 382,445.34 is: 573,624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461,828.62 : 2,192,575.40 = 382,445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461,828.62/2,192,575.40 = 382,445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461,828.62x = 2,192,575.40 × 382,445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461,828.62x = 838,540,243,946.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,540,243,946.30/1,461,828.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,624.18

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