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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544,157.42, 2,316,545.72 and 533,316.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544,157.42, 2,316,545.72 and 533,316.45 is: 800,081.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544,157.42 : 2,316,545.72 = 533,316.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544,157.42/2,316,545.72 = 533,316.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544,157.42x = 2,316,545.72 × 533,316.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544,157.42x = 1,235,451,936,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,451,936,986.51/1,544,157.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,081.60

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