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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502,281.89, 2,251,848.20 and 555,048.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502,281.89, 2,251,848.20 and 555,048.45 is: 831,990.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502,281.89 : 2,251,848.20 = 555,048.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502,281.89/2,251,848.20 = 555,048.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502,281.89x = 2,251,848.20 × 555,048.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502,281.89x = 1,249,884,850,270.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,884,850,270.05/1,502,281.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,990.89

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