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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,542,997.85, 2,314,713.60 and 644,235.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,542,997.85, 2,314,713.60 and 644,235.14 is: 966,443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,542,997.85 : 2,314,713.60 = 644,235.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,542,997.85/2,314,713.60 = 644,235.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,542,997.85x = 2,314,713.60 × 644,235.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,542,997.85x = 1,491,219,828,582.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,219,828,582.34/1,542,997.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966,443.23

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