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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,493,291.85, 2,060,865.23 and 848,914.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,493,291.85, 2,060,865.23 and 848,914.17 is: 1,171,571.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,493,291.85 : 2,060,865.23 = 848,914.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,493,291.85/2,060,865.23 = 848,914.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,493,291.85x = 2,060,865.23 × 848,914.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,493,291.85x = 1,749,497,691,962.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,497,691,962.74/1,493,291.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,171,571.18

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