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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491,426, 2,058,167.88 and 812,362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491,426, 2,058,167.88 and 812,362.50 is: 1,121,060.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491,426 : 2,058,167.88 = 812,362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491,426/2,058,167.88 = 812,362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491,426x = 2,058,167.88 × 812,362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491,426x = 1,671,978,404,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,978,404,416.50/1,491,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,060.25

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