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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898,709.53, 2,847,469.68 and 550,965.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898,709.53, 2,847,469.68 and 550,965.24 is: 826,275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898,709.53 : 2,847,469.68 = 550,965.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898,709.53/2,847,469.68 = 550,965.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898,709.53x = 2,847,469.68 × 550,965.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898,709.53x = 1,568,856,815,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,856,815,633.92/1,898,709.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,275.32

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