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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463,069.46, 2,194,382.43 and 398,194.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463,069.46, 2,194,382.43 and 398,194.50 is: 597,231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463,069.46 : 2,194,382.43 = 398,194.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463,069.46/2,194,382.43 = 398,194.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463,069.46x = 2,194,382.43 × 398,194.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463,069.46x = 873,791,014,522.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,791,014,522.64/1,463,069.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,231.39

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