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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451,525.74, 2,003,173.86 and 806,956.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451,525.74, 2,003,173.86 and 806,956.69 is: 1,113,638.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451,525.74 : 2,003,173.86 = 806,956.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451,525.74/2,003,173.86 = 806,956.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451,525.74x = 2,003,173.86 × 806,956.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451,525.74x = 1,616,474,547,560.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,474,547,560.12/1,451,525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113,638.22

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