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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497,414.56, 2,247,171.60 and 865,459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497,414.56, 2,247,171.60 and 865,459.04 is: 1,298,795.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497,414.56 : 2,247,171.60 = 865,459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497,414.56/2,247,171.60 = 865,459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497,414.56x = 2,247,171.60 × 865,459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497,414.56x = 1,944,834,975,651.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,834,975,651.26/1,497,414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298,795.29

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