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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549,355.60, 2,324,033.40 and 551,723.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549,355.60, 2,324,033.40 and 551,723.60 is: 827,585.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549,355.60 : 2,324,033.40 = 551,723.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549,355.60/2,324,033.40 = 551,723.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549,355.60x = 2,324,033.40 × 551,723.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549,355.60x = 1,282,224,073,968.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,282,224,073,968.24/1,549,355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,585.40

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