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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448,562.58, 1,999,263.76 and 836,605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448,562.58, 1,999,263.76 and 836,605.34 is: 1,154,658.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448,562.58 : 1,999,263.76 = 836,605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448,562.58/1,999,263.76 = 836,605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448,562.58x = 1,999,263.76 × 836,605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448,562.58x = 1,672,594,737,684.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,594,737,684.48/1,448,562.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154,658.25

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