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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414,484.12, 1,952,363.50 and 871,075.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414,484.12, 1,952,363.50 and 871,075.50 is: 1,202,315.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414,484.12 : 1,952,363.50 = 871,075.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414,484.12/1,952,363.50 = 871,075.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414,484.12x = 1,952,363.50 × 871,075.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414,484.12x = 1,700,656,011,944.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,656,011,944.25/1,414,484.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202,315.38

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