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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,614,961.83, 2,422,817.91 and 550,012.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,614,961.83, 2,422,817.91 and 550,012.98 is: 825,147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,614,961.83 : 2,422,817.91 = 550,012.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,614,961.83/2,422,817.91 = 550,012.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,614,961.83x = 2,422,817.91 × 550,012.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,614,961.83x = 1,332,581,298,676.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,581,298,676.47/1,614,961.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,147.24

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