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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511,899, 2,267,848.50 and 625,435

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511,899, 2,267,848.50 and 625,435 is: 938,152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511,899 : 2,267,848.50 = 625,435 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511,899/2,267,848.50 = 625,435/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511,899x = 2,267,848.50 × 625,435
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511,899x = 1,418,391,826,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,391,826,597.50/1,511,899
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,152.50

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