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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544,957.44, 2,317,438.08 and 423,036.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544,957.44, 2,317,438.08 and 423,036.16 is: 634,554.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544,957.44 : 2,317,438.08 = 423,036.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544,957.44/2,317,438.08 = 423,036.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544,957.44x = 2,317,438.08 × 423,036.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544,957.44x = 980,360,106,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,360,106,400.97/1,544,957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,554.77

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