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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,583,256.34, 2,369,278.50 and 984,499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,583,256.34, 2,369,278.50 and 984,499.48 is: 1,473,263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,583,256.34 : 2,369,278.50 = 984,499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,583,256.34/2,369,278.50 = 984,499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,583,256.34x = 2,369,278.50 × 984,499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,583,256.34x = 2,332,553,451,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,553,451,225.18/1,583,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,263.29

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