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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514,863.80, 2,269,233.90 and 944,494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514,863.80, 2,269,233.90 and 944,494.20 is: 1,414,832.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514,863.80 : 2,269,233.90 = 944,494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514,863.80/2,269,233.90 = 944,494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514,863.80x = 2,269,233.90 × 944,494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514,863.80x = 2,143,278,256,993.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,278,256,993.38/1,514,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414,832.31

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