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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,482,111.40, 2,045,218.74 and 828,791.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,482,111.40, 2,045,218.74 and 828,791.23 is: 1,143,678.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,482,111.40 : 2,045,218.74 = 828,791.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,482,111.40/2,045,218.74 = 828,791.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,482,111.40x = 2,045,218.74 × 828,791.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,482,111.40x = 1,695,059,355,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,059,355,143.65/1,482,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143,678.78

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