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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501,377.82, 2,072,050.32 and 856,895.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501,377.82, 2,072,050.32 and 856,895.62 is: 1,182,600.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501,377.82 : 2,072,050.32 = 856,895.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501,377.82/2,072,050.32 = 856,895.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501,377.82x = 2,072,050.32 × 856,895.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501,377.82x = 1,775,530,843,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,530,843,627.60/1,501,377.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182,600.95

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