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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480,835.51, 2,221,253.27 and 358,904.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480,835.51, 2,221,253.27 and 358,904.51 is: 538,356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480,835.51 : 2,221,253.27 = 358,904.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480,835.51/2,221,253.27 = 358,904.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480,835.51x = 2,221,253.27 × 358,904.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480,835.51x = 797,217,821,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,217,821,111.12/1,480,835.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,356.77

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