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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,636.52, 2,147,343.10 and 832,215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,636.52, 2,147,343.10 and 832,215.34 is: 1,248,258.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,636.52 : 2,147,343.10 = 832,215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,636.52/2,147,343.10 = 832,215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,636.52x = 2,147,343.10 × 832,215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,636.52x = 1,787,051,868,063.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,051,868,063.15/1,431,636.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,258.09

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