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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,501,593.71, 2,072,381.38 and 848,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,501,593.71, 2,072,381.38 and 848,247.28 is: 1,170,684.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,501,593.71 : 2,072,381.38 = 848,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,501,593.71/2,072,381.38 = 848,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,501,593.71x = 2,072,381.38 × 848,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,501,593.71x = 1,757,891,860,877.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,891,860,877.59/1,501,593.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170,684.09

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