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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498,334.61, 2,246,803.16 and 778,482.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498,334.61, 2,246,803.16 and 778,482.79 is: 1,167,361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498,334.61 : 2,246,803.16 = 778,482.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498,334.61/2,246,803.16 = 778,482.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498,334.61x = 2,246,803.16 × 778,482.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498,334.61x = 1,749,097,588,906.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,097,588,906.82/1,498,334.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,361.13

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