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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485,163, 2,227,788.24 and 363,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485,163, 2,227,788.24 and 363,232 is: 544,858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485,163 : 2,227,788.24 = 363,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485,163/2,227,788.24 = 363,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485,163x = 2,227,788.24 × 363,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485,163x = 809,203,977,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,203,977,991.68/1,485,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544,858.70

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