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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615,011.08, 2,422,891.56 and 550,062.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615,011.08, 2,422,891.56 and 550,062.32 is: 825,221.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615,011.08 : 2,422,891.56 = 550,062.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615,011.08/2,422,891.56 = 550,062.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615,011.08x = 2,422,891.56 × 550,062.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615,011.08x = 1,332,741,352,602.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,741,352,602.02/1,615,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,221.18

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