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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497,252.40, 2,245,878.60 and 598,249.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497,252.40, 2,245,878.60 and 598,249.60 is: 897,374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497,252.40 : 2,245,878.60 = 598,249.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497,252.40/2,245,878.60 = 598,249.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497,252.40x = 2,245,878.60 × 598,249.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497,252.40x = 1,343,595,974,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,595,974,098.56/1,497,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,374.40

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