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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461,832.56, 2,192,581.34 and 382,449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461,832.56, 2,192,581.34 and 382,449.32 is: 573,630.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461,832.56 : 2,192,581.34 = 382,449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461,832.56/2,192,581.34 = 382,449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461,832.56x = 2,192,581.34 × 382,449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461,832.56x = 838,551,242,527.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,551,242,527.69/1,461,832.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,630.16

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