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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498,293.50, 2,247,442.42 and 611,829.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498,293.50, 2,247,442.42 and 611,829.50 is: 917,745.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498,293.50 : 2,247,442.42 = 611,829.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498,293.50/2,247,442.42 = 611,829.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498,293.50x = 2,247,442.42 × 611,829.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498,293.50x = 1,375,051,572,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,051,572,107.39/1,498,293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917,745.14

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