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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544,951.51, 2,316,984.36 and 465,568.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544,951.51, 2,316,984.36 and 465,568.58 is: 698,219.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544,951.51 : 2,316,984.36 = 465,568.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544,951.51/2,316,984.36 = 465,568.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544,951.51x = 2,316,984.36 × 465,568.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544,951.51x = 1,078,715,118,367.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,715,118,367.41/1,544,951.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,219.40

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