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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510,540.44, 2,084,301.90 and 865,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510,540.44, 2,084,301.90 and 865,842 is: 1,194,722.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510,540.44 : 2,084,301.90 = 865,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510,540.44/2,084,301.90 = 865,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510,540.44x = 2,084,301.90 × 865,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510,540.44x = 1,804,676,125,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,676,125,699.80/1,510,540.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194,722.15

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