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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,470,656.01, 2,029,190.48 and 858,530.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,470,656.01, 2,029,190.48 and 858,530.98 is: 1,184,588.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,470,656.01 : 2,029,190.48 = 858,530.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,470,656.01/2,029,190.48 = 858,530.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,470,656.01x = 2,029,190.48 × 858,530.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,470,656.01x = 1,742,122,876,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,122,876,962.46/1,470,656.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,184,588.97

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