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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501,157.61, 2,251,799.19 and 436,199.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501,157.61, 2,251,799.19 and 436,199.78 is: 654,317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501,157.61 : 2,251,799.19 = 436,199.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501,157.61/2,251,799.19 = 436,199.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501,157.61x = 2,251,799.19 × 436,199.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501,157.61x = 982,234,316,911.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,234,316,911.68/1,501,157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,317.91

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