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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463,989.59, 2,020,315.80 and 852,498.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463,989.59, 2,020,315.80 and 852,498.92 is: 1,176,454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463,989.59 : 2,020,315.80 = 852,498.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463,989.59/2,020,315.80 = 852,498.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463,989.59x = 2,020,315.80 × 852,498.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463,989.59x = 1,722,317,045,806.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,317,045,806.60/1,463,989.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176,454.43

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