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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462,155.70, 2,193,233.55 and 397,329.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462,155.70, 2,193,233.55 and 397,329.70 is: 595,994.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462,155.70 : 2,193,233.55 = 397,329.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462,155.70/2,193,233.55 = 397,329.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462,155.70x = 2,193,233.55 × 397,329.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462,155.70x = 871,436,828,451.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,436,828,451.44/1,462,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,994.55

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