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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,798,114.55, 2,697,713 and 535,942.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,798,114.55, 2,697,713 and 535,942.01 is: 804,074.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,798,114.55 : 2,697,713 = 535,942.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,798,114.55/2,697,713 = 535,942.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,798,114.55x = 2,697,713 × 535,942.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,798,114.55x = 1,445,817,727,623.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,817,727,623.13/1,798,114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,074.32

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