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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,475,976, 2,214,274.69 and 836,586.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,475,976, 2,214,274.69 and 836,586.10 is: 1,255,055.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,475,976 : 2,214,274.69 = 836,586.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,475,976/2,214,274.69 = 836,586.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,475,976x = 2,214,274.69 × 836,586.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,475,976x = 1,852,431,427,235.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,431,427,235.81/1,475,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,055.25

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