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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446,261.96, 2,169,536.72 and 535,687.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446,261.96, 2,169,536.72 and 535,687.91 is: 803,585.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446,261.96 : 2,169,536.72 = 535,687.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446,261.96/2,169,536.72 = 535,687.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446,261.96x = 2,169,536.72 × 535,687.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446,261.96x = 1,162,194,577,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,194,577,678.93/1,446,261.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,585.11

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