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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451,972.96, 2,003,427.60 and 848,244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451,972.96, 2,003,427.60 and 848,244.32 is: 1,170,404.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451,972.96 : 2,003,427.60 = 848,244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451,972.96/2,003,427.60 = 848,244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451,972.96x = 2,003,427.60 × 848,244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451,972.96x = 1,699,396,082,231.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,396,082,231.23/1,451,972.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170,404.77

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