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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511,737.64, 2,086,172.90 and 832,737.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511,737.64, 2,086,172.90 and 832,737.32 is: 1,149,163.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511,737.64 : 2,086,172.90 = 832,737.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511,737.64/2,086,172.90 = 832,737.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511,737.64x = 2,086,172.90 × 832,737.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511,737.64x = 1,737,234,029,802.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,234,029,802.63/1,511,737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,163.71

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