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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,491,840.51, 2,058,740.13 and 812,777.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,491,840.51, 2,058,740.13 and 812,777.01 is: 1,121,632.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,491,840.51 : 2,058,740.13 = 812,777.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,491,840.51/2,058,740.13 = 812,777.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,491,840.51x = 2,058,740.13 × 812,777.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,491,840.51x = 1,673,296,647,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,296,647,228.41/1,491,840.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,632.40

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