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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524,689, 2,287,033.50 and 1,044,443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524,689, 2,287,033.50 and 1,044,443.24 is: 1,566,664.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524,689 : 2,287,033.50 = 1,044,443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524,689/2,287,033.50 = 1,044,443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524,689x = 2,287,033.50 × 1,044,443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524,689x = 2,388,676,678,728.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,676,678,728.54/1,524,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,664.86

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