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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524,249.81, 2,286,375.71 and 387,097.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524,249.81, 2,286,375.71 and 387,097.29 is: 580,646.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524,249.81 : 2,286,375.71 = 387,097.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524,249.81/2,286,375.71 = 387,097.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524,249.81x = 2,286,375.71 × 387,097.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524,249.81x = 885,049,839,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,049,839,327.34/1,524,249.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580,646.19

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