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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497,141.60, 2,245,712.40 and 550,389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497,141.60, 2,245,712.40 and 550,389.30 is: 825,583.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497,141.60 : 2,245,712.40 = 550,389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497,141.60/2,245,712.40 = 550,389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497,141.60x = 2,245,712.40 × 550,389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497,141.60x = 1,236,016,075,837.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,016,075,837.32/1,497,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,583.95

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