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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457,027.52, 2,010,895.20 and 853,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457,027.52, 2,010,895.20 and 853,656 is: 1,178,160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457,027.52 : 2,010,895.20 = 853,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457,027.52/2,010,895.20 = 853,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457,027.52x = 2,010,895.20 × 853,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457,027.52x = 1,716,612,752,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,612,752,851.20/1,457,027.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178,160.83

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