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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512,230.44, 2,086,878.20 and 833,161

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512,230.44, 2,086,878.20 and 833,161 is: 1,149,762.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512,230.44 : 2,086,878.20 = 833,161 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512,230.44/2,086,878.20 = 833,161/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512,230.44x = 2,086,878.20 × 833,161
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512,230.44x = 1,738,705,527,990.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,705,527,990.20/1,512,230.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,762.29

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