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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498,924.52, 2,248,365.98 and 361,677.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498,924.52, 2,248,365.98 and 361,677.22 is: 542,510.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498,924.52 : 2,248,365.98 = 361,677.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498,924.52/2,248,365.98 = 361,677.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498,924.52x = 2,248,365.98 × 361,677.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498,924.52x = 813,182,757,188.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,182,757,188.98/1,498,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,510.81

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