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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534,969.61, 2,302,459.88 and 470,007.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534,969.61, 2,302,459.88 and 470,007.23 is: 705,012.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534,969.61 : 2,302,459.88 = 470,007.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534,969.61/2,302,459.88 = 470,007.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534,969.61x = 2,302,459.88 × 470,007.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534,969.61x = 1,082,172,776,522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,172,776,522.60/1,534,969.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,012.51

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