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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535,142.48, 2,302,697.52 and 524,252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535,142.48, 2,302,697.52 and 524,252.88 is: 786,373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535,142.48 : 2,302,697.52 = 524,252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535,142.48/2,302,697.52 = 524,252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535,142.48x = 2,302,697.52 × 524,252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535,142.48x = 1,207,195,806,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,195,806,628.86/1,535,142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,373.79

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