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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511,607.23, 2,086,017.99 and 832,543.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511,607.23, 2,086,017.99 and 832,543.73 is: 1,148,910.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511,607.23 : 2,086,017.99 = 832,543.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511,607.23/2,086,017.99 = 832,543.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511,607.23x = 2,086,017.99 × 832,543.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511,607.23x = 1,736,701,208,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,701,208,929.05/1,511,607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148,910.36

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