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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497,163.30, 2,245,842.15 and 788,575.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497,163.30, 2,245,842.15 and 788,575.30 is: 1,182,914.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497,163.30 : 2,245,842.15 = 788,575.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497,163.30/2,245,842.15 = 788,575.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497,163.30x = 2,245,842.15 × 788,575.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497,163.30x = 1,771,015,647,188.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,015,647,188.90/1,497,163.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,914.15

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