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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475,292.39, 2,036,049.31 and 863,408.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475,292.39, 2,036,049.31 and 863,408.67 is: 1,191,589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475,292.39 : 2,036,049.31 = 863,408.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475,292.39/2,036,049.31 = 863,408.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475,292.39x = 2,036,049.31 × 863,408.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475,292.39x = 1,757,942,620,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,942,620,245.59/1,475,292.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191,589.30

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