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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125,293.76, 1,552,942.08 and 615,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125,293.76, 1,552,942.08 and 615,996 is: 850,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125,293.76 : 1,552,942.08 = 615,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125,293.76/1,552,942.08 = 615,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125,293.76x = 1,552,942.08 × 615,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125,293.76x = 956,606,109,511.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,606,109,511.68/1,125,293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,094.57

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