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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509,905.81, 2,264,858.71 and 550,433.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509,905.81, 2,264,858.71 and 550,433.37 is: 825,650.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509,905.81 : 2,264,858.71 = 550,433.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509,905.81/2,264,858.71 = 550,433.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509,905.81x = 2,264,858.71 × 550,433.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509,905.81x = 1,246,653,812,319.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,653,812,319.15/1,509,905.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,650.05

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