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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498,734.76, 2,248,032.94 and 552,041.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498,734.76, 2,248,032.94 and 552,041.32 is: 828,036.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498,734.76 : 2,248,032.94 = 552,041.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498,734.76/2,248,032.94 = 552,041.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498,734.76x = 2,248,032.94 × 552,041.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498,734.76x = 1,241,007,071,601.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,007,071,601.08/1,498,734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,036.49

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