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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465,273.98, 2,023,065.50 and 914,828.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465,273.98, 2,023,065.50 and 914,828.58 is: 1,263,079.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465,273.98 : 2,023,065.50 = 914,828.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465,273.98/2,023,065.50 = 914,828.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465,273.98x = 2,023,065.50 × 914,828.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465,273.98x = 1,850,758,134,037.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,758,134,037.85/1,465,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263,079.91

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