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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498,291.50, 2,247,439.41 and 611,827.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498,291.50, 2,247,439.41 and 611,827.50 is: 917,742.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498,291.50 : 2,247,439.41 = 611,827.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498,291.50/2,247,439.41 = 611,827.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498,291.50x = 2,247,439.41 × 611,827.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498,291.50x = 1,375,045,235,621.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,045,235,621.78/1,498,291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917,742.13

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