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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514,493.79, 2,271,435.11 and 554,621.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514,493.79, 2,271,435.11 and 554,621.73 is: 831,820.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514,493.79 : 2,271,435.11 = 554,621.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514,493.79/2,271,435.11 = 554,621.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514,493.79x = 2,271,435.11 × 554,621.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514,493.79x = 1,259,787,270,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,787,270,290.94/1,514,493.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,820.69

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