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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501,142.76, 2,071,573.74 and 812,815.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501,142.76, 2,071,573.74 and 812,815.29 is: 1,121,683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501,142.76 : 2,071,573.74 = 812,815.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501,142.76/2,071,573.74 = 812,815.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501,142.76x = 2,071,573.74 × 812,815.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501,142.76x = 1,683,806,810,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,806,810,234.48/1,501,142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121,683.33

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