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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544,950.51, 2,316,982.86 and 465,567.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544,950.51, 2,316,982.86 and 465,567.58 is: 698,217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544,950.51 : 2,316,982.86 = 465,567.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544,950.51/2,316,982.86 = 465,567.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544,950.51x = 2,316,982.86 × 465,567.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544,950.51x = 1,078,712,103,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,712,103,031.68/1,544,950.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,217.90

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