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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499,311.91, 2,248,930.51 and 701,486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499,311.91, 2,248,930.51 and 701,486.12 is: 1,052,211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499,311.91 : 2,248,930.51 = 701,486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499,311.91/2,248,930.51 = 701,486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499,311.91x = 2,248,930.51 × 701,486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499,311.91x = 1,577,593,541,478.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,593,541,478.13/1,499,311.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052,211.70

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