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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499,504.92, 2,069,265.32 and 855,132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499,504.92, 2,069,265.32 and 855,132.50 is: 1,180,053.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499,504.92 : 2,069,265.32 = 855,132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499,504.92/2,069,265.32 = 855,132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499,504.92x = 2,069,265.32 × 855,132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499,504.92x = 1,769,496,026,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,496,026,254.90/1,499,504.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180,053.50

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