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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442,566.62, 1,990,568.48 and 830,918.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442,566.62, 1,990,568.48 and 830,918.31 is: 1,146,567.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442,566.62 : 1,990,568.48 = 830,918.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442,566.62/1,990,568.48 = 830,918.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442,566.62x = 1,990,568.48 × 830,918.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442,566.62x = 1,653,999,797,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,999,797,340.87/1,442,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146,567.36

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