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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502,150.56, 2,253,230.16 and 437,218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502,150.56, 2,253,230.16 and 437,218.72 is: 655,829.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502,150.56 : 2,253,230.16 = 437,218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502,150.56/2,253,230.16 = 437,218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502,150.56x = 2,253,230.16 × 437,218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502,150.56x = 985,154,406,420.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,154,406,420.60/1,502,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,829.34

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