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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549,147.77, 2,323,658.48 and 538,498.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549,147.77, 2,323,658.48 and 538,498.89 is: 807,726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549,147.77 : 2,323,658.48 = 538,498.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549,147.77/2,323,658.48 = 538,498.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549,147.77x = 2,323,658.48 × 538,498.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549,147.77x = 1,251,287,509,526.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,287,509,526.59/1,549,147.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,726.37

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