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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497,218.55, 2,245,827.83 and 550,393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497,218.55, 2,245,827.83 and 550,393.35 is: 825,590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497,218.55 : 2,245,827.83 = 550,393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497,218.55/2,245,827.83 = 550,393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497,218.55x = 2,245,827.83 × 550,393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497,218.55x = 1,236,088,700,124.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,088,700,124.96/1,497,218.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,590.03

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