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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614,162.80, 2,421,237.72 and 492,228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614,162.80, 2,421,237.72 and 492,228.56 is: 738,340.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614,162.80 : 2,421,237.72 = 492,228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614,162.80/2,421,237.72 = 492,228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614,162.80x = 2,421,237.72 × 492,228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614,162.80x = 1,191,802,356,333.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,802,356,333.28/1,614,162.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,340.86

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