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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,631,511, 2,446,641.72 and 537,039

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,631,511, 2,446,641.72 and 537,039 is: 805,352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,631,511 : 2,446,641.72 = 537,039 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,631,511/2,446,641.72 = 537,039/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,631,511x = 2,446,641.72 × 537,039
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,631,511x = 1,313,942,022,667.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,942,022,667.08/1,631,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,352.84

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