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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480,150.81, 2,042,586 and 826,785.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480,150.81, 2,042,586 and 826,785.93 is: 1,140,952.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480,150.81 : 2,042,586 = 826,785.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480,150.81/2,042,586 = 826,785.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480,150.81x = 2,042,586 × 826,785.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480,150.81x = 1,688,781,373,274.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,781,373,274.68/1,480,150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140,952.23

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