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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499,166.71, 2,248,730.21 and 361,922.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499,166.71, 2,248,730.21 and 361,922.78 is: 542,879.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499,166.71 : 2,248,730.21 = 361,922.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499,166.71/2,248,730.21 = 361,922.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499,166.71x = 2,248,730.21 × 361,922.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499,166.71x = 813,866,677,829.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,866,677,829.53/1,499,166.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,879.37

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