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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531,964, 2,298,995.94 and 534,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531,964, 2,298,995.94 and 534,692 is: 802,404.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531,964 : 2,298,995.94 = 534,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531,964/2,298,995.94 = 534,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531,964x = 2,298,995.94 × 534,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531,964x = 1,229,254,737,150.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,254,737,150.48/1,531,964
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,404.45

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