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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512,049.64, 2,086,628.39 and 832,986.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512,049.64, 2,086,628.39 and 832,986.14 is: 1,149,520.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512,049.64 : 2,086,628.39 = 832,986.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512,049.64/2,086,628.39 = 832,986.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512,049.64x = 2,086,628.39 × 832,986.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512,049.64x = 1,738,132,528,200.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,132,528,200.51/1,512,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,520.81

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