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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519,257.70, 2,278,886.55 and 397,326.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519,257.70, 2,278,886.55 and 397,326.70 is: 595,990.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519,257.70 : 2,278,886.55 = 397,326.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519,257.70/2,278,886.55 = 397,326.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519,257.70x = 2,278,886.55 × 397,326.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519,257.70x = 905,462,472,585.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,462,472,585.89/1,519,257.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,990.05

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