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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481,961.34, 2,223,123.81 and 417,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481,961.34, 2,223,123.81 and 417,004.44 is: 625,557.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481,961.34 : 2,223,123.81 = 417,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481,961.34/2,223,123.81 = 417,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481,961.34x = 2,223,123.81 × 417,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481,961.34x = 927,052,499,439.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,052,499,439.72/1,481,961.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625,557.82

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