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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498,423.50, 2,247,637.41 and 611,959.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498,423.50, 2,247,637.41 and 611,959.50 is: 917,940.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498,423.50 : 2,247,637.41 = 611,959.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498,423.50/2,247,637.41 = 611,959.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498,423.50x = 2,247,637.41 × 611,959.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498,423.50x = 1,375,463,065,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,463,065,604.90/1,498,423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917,940.13

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