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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549,539, 2,322,977.31 and 538,529.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549,539, 2,322,977.31 and 538,529.61 is: 807,331.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549,539 : 2,322,977.31 = 538,529.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549,539/2,322,977.31 = 538,529.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549,539x = 2,322,977.31 × 538,529.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549,539x = 1,250,992,064,793.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,992,064,793.15/1,549,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,331.77

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