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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,549,881.64, 2,325,103.52 and 638,558.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,549,881.64, 2,325,103.52 and 638,558.03 is: 957,952.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,549,881.64 : 2,325,103.52 = 638,558.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,549,881.64/2,325,103.52 = 638,558.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,549,881.64x = 2,325,103.52 × 638,558.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,549,881.64x = 1,484,713,530,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,713,530,686.42/1,549,881.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,952.85

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