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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531,265, 2,296,992.27 and 466,385.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531,265, 2,296,992.27 and 466,385.54 is: 699,607.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531,265 : 2,296,992.27 = 466,385.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531,265/2,296,992.27 = 466,385.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531,265x = 2,296,992.27 × 466,385.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531,265x = 1,071,283,980,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,283,980,219.78/1,531,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,607.17

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