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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901,159.14, 2,851,740.78 and 481,215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901,159.14, 2,851,740.78 and 481,215.22 is: 721,823.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901,159.14 : 2,851,740.78 = 481,215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901,159.14/2,851,740.78 = 481,215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901,159.14x = 2,851,740.78 × 481,215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901,159.14x = 1,372,301,053,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,301,053,886.50/1,901,159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721,823.35

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