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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,798,249, 2,697,373.50 and 468,553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,798,249, 2,697,373.50 and 468,553 is: 702,829.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,798,249 : 2,697,373.50 = 468,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,798,249/2,697,373.50 = 468,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,798,249x = 2,697,373.50 × 468,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,798,249x = 1,263,862,445,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,862,445,545.50/1,798,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,829.50

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