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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549,535.91, 2,322,972.68 and 538,526.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549,535.91, 2,322,972.68 and 538,526.51 is: 807,327.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549,535.91 : 2,322,972.68 = 538,526.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549,535.91/2,322,972.68 = 538,526.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549,535.91x = 2,322,972.68 × 538,526.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549,535.91x = 1,250,982,364,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,982,364,589.40/1,549,535.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,327.12

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