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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511,342.64, 2,085,666.96 and 832,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511,342.64, 2,085,666.96 and 832,284 is: 1,148,559.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511,342.64 : 2,085,666.96 = 832,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511,342.64/2,085,666.96 = 832,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511,342.64x = 2,085,666.96 × 832,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511,342.64x = 1,735,867,240,136.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,867,240,136.64/1,511,342.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148,559.69

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