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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458,296.86, 2,012,872.08 and 846,587.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458,296.86, 2,012,872.08 and 846,587.02 is: 1,168,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458,296.86 : 2,012,872.08 = 846,587.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458,296.86/2,012,872.08 = 846,587.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458,296.86x = 2,012,872.08 × 846,587.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458,296.86x = 1,704,071,375,848.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,071,375,848.40/1,458,296.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,535.31

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