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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544,221.80, 2,316,332.70 and 985,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544,221.80, 2,316,332.70 and 985,732.20 is: 1,478,598.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544,221.80 : 2,316,332.70 = 985,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544,221.80/2,316,332.70 = 985,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544,221.80x = 2,316,332.70 × 985,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544,221.80x = 2,283,283,728,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,283,728,302.94/1,544,221.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,598.30

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