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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615,373.08, 2,422,592.94 and 550,391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615,373.08, 2,422,592.94 and 550,391.56 is: 825,428.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615,373.08 : 2,422,592.94 = 550,391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615,373.08/2,422,592.94 = 550,391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615,373.08x = 2,422,592.94 × 550,391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615,373.08x = 1,333,374,707,491.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,374,707,491.59/1,615,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,428.33

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