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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458,311.36, 2,012,892.12 and 846,601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458,311.36, 2,012,892.12 and 846,601.52 is: 1,168,555.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458,311.36 : 2,012,892.12 = 846,601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458,311.36/2,012,892.12 = 846,601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458,311.36x = 2,012,892.12 × 846,601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458,311.36x = 1,704,117,528,388.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,117,528,388.02/1,458,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168,555.34

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