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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531,548, 2,297,341.44 and 534,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531,548, 2,297,341.44 and 534,276 is: 801,420.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531,548 : 2,297,341.44 = 534,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531,548/2,297,341.44 = 534,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531,548x = 2,297,341.44 × 534,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531,548x = 1,227,414,395,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,414,395,197.44/1,531,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,420.78

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