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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,464,585, 2,021,158.02 and 828,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,464,585, 2,021,158.02 and 828,681 is: 1,143,597.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,464,585 : 2,021,158.02 = 828,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,464,585/2,021,158.02 = 828,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,464,585x = 2,021,158.02 × 828,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,464,585x = 1,674,895,249,171.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,895,249,171.62/1,464,585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,597.16

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