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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497,115.41, 2,246,562.50 and 551,150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497,115.41, 2,246,562.50 and 551,150.43 is: 827,053.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497,115.41 : 2,246,562.50 = 551,150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497,115.41/2,246,562.50 = 551,150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497,115.41x = 2,246,562.50 × 551,150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497,115.41x = 1,238,193,887,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,193,887,896.88/1,497,115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,053.06

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