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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498,266, 2,247,622.56 and 551,563.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498,266, 2,247,622.56 and 551,563.92 is: 827,428.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498,266 : 2,247,622.56 = 551,563.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498,266/2,247,622.56 = 551,563.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498,266x = 2,247,622.56 × 551,563.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498,266x = 1,239,707,509,874.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,707,509,874.04/1,498,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,428.18

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