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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498,812.39, 2,068,357.50 and 845,436.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498,812.39, 2,068,357.50 and 845,436.24 is: 1,166,699.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498,812.39 : 2,068,357.50 = 845,436.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498,812.39/2,068,357.50 = 845,436.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498,812.39x = 2,068,357.50 × 845,436.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498,812.39x = 1,748,664,377,434.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,664,377,434.01/1,498,812.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166,699.98

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