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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501,225.52, 2,252,218.48 and 436,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501,225.52, 2,252,218.48 and 436,244.72 is: 654,477.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501,225.52 : 2,252,218.48 = 436,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501,225.52/2,252,218.48 = 436,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501,225.52x = 2,252,218.48 × 436,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501,225.52x = 982,518,420,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,518,420,186.43/1,501,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,477.56

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