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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535,737.62, 2,303,642.10 and 398,544.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535,737.62, 2,303,642.10 and 398,544.69 is: 597,826.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535,737.62 : 2,303,642.10 = 398,544.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535,737.62/2,303,642.10 = 398,544.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535,737.62x = 2,303,642.10 × 398,544.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535,737.62x = 918,104,326,615.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,104,326,615.45/1,535,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,826.29

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